Latest Mortgage Articles
Should You Pay Property Taxes Through Your Mortgage?
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on November 8, 2024
How much do you have to pay in property taxes, and should you opt to have these payments included on your mortgage payments?
Boost Your Property Value: Secondary Suite Incentive Programs Across Canada
By Sean Cooper
Updated on November 5, 2024
Thinking of adding a basement suite to your home? Find out how you can cover your costs using the government secondary suite incentive programs.
Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Checklist
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on November 4, 2024
A detailed list of everything you should be on the lookout for during a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) for a new build house.
Second Mortgage Rates
By Chrissy Kapralos
Updated on November 4, 2024
Discover how second mortgage rates fluctuate and change in Canada according to region and other factors. See what influences you 2nd mortgage rate.
What Is A Home Builders Mortgage?
By Bryan Daly
Updated on November 4, 2024
Thinking for buying a pre-construction home or building your own home from the ground up? Then you'll need a builders mortgage.
Should You Use Home Equity As An Emergency Fund?
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on November 4, 2024
If you have a financial emergency would tapping into your home equity be a good idea? Find out if a HELOC or home equity loan in a good option.
How To Finance Your Home Renovations For Accessibility
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on November 1, 2024
Are you considering making some home renovations for accessibility? Find out all the ways you can finance them,
Mortgages For Newcomers In Canada
By Chrissy Kapralos
Updated on November 1, 2024
You can find a new to Canada mortgage program with various lenders. Each program has different rates, term lengths, eligibility and benefits.
How Much Does A $700,000 Mortgage Cost In Canada?
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on November 1, 2024
Planning on buying a home? Find out how much your monthly mortgage payments would be based on a $700,000 mortgage.
How To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early In Canada
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on November 1, 2024
Find out if you can pay off your mortgage early. And if so, how do you accomplish this and what are the benefits?
What Is Negative Amortization?
By Jessica Martel
Updated on November 1, 2024
Thanks to multiple interest rate hikes, homeowners are experiencing negative amortization. Find out how it can affect you, and what you can do about i...
What Is An Mortgage Amortization Schedule?
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on November 1, 2024
When it comes to paying your mortgage, your amortization period can have a big effect on your mortgage payment and costs.
