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  • November 23, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

Canada's New Updated Mortgage Charter

The Canadian Mortgage Charter spells out the rights consumers have when they are renegotiating mortgages. It calls on financial institutions to provide better relief measures over the next three y

  • November 15, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

Understanding Fixed vs. Variable Rate Mortgages

If you're on the cusp of getting a mortgage, or if you're considering refinancing, you've likely encountered the terms "fixed rate" and "variable rate" mortgage. These are the two primary pathways i

  • November 9, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

Home Equity: Refinancing or Second Mortgage

Home Equity: Refinancing or Second Mortgage Considering the 2023 housing market's dynamics, with its high interest rates and market unpredictability, let's discuss the significance of home equity.

  • November 2, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

6 things to know about capital gains and taxes for people across Canada

So, you made some cash selling your property or stocks at a higher price than you bought them for? High five! But before you start celebrating, there's this thing called capital gains that might show

  • November 1, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage

Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage For many people, buying a home is a significant milestone in their lives. However, getting approved for a mortgage is

  • October 25, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

Bank Of Canada Rate Update October 25, 2023

Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5.25% and the deposit rate at 5%

  • October 24, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

Mortgage Strategies in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

Hello dear readers, Let's have a coffee chat, shall we? If we were sitting in a cozy café, sipping on lattes (or your beverage of choice), today's hot topic of conversation would undoubtedly revolv

  • October 6, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

Leveraging Your Home Equity to Help Purchase a Home For Your Children: A Prudent Move?

Navigating Parental Assistance in Home Purchases The concept of parents aiding their children in stepping onto the property ladder is not a new one yet it is not ubiquitously adopted. A 2021

  • October 1, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

Understanding and Utilizing Home Equity

If you've consistently made mortgage payments over the years, you've been accumulating home equity. As this equity grows, homeowners can access it, converting it into cash for various purposes, from h

  • September 27, 2023
  • Posted by Roar Admin

Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options

Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options Home Sweet Home: these three words hold a special place in our hearts. Owning a home is a dream many of us aspire to

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