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Bank of Canada lowers interest rate again and may change pace of next cuts

The central bank’s third consecutive rate cut brings key interest rate down to 4.25%.

Bank of Canada lowers interest rate again and may change pace of next cuts
A rural home purchased at a five-year fixed mortgage rate

Mortgages

The best 5-year variable mortgage rates in Canada

Five-year variable-rate mortgages offer potential cost savings to buyers who can manage changes in market interest rates. Here’s how...

The best 5-year variable mortgage rates in Canada

Mortgages

Find the best mortgage rates in Canada

Find the best mortgage rates in Canada

Mortgages

What is a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage may not be what you think it is. Find out exactly what it means and why...

What is a reverse mortgage?

Retirement

How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

A reverse mortgage advances you funds from a house you own. Find out if this option is right for...

How does a reverse mortgage work in Canada?

Mortgages

What is porting a mortgage in Canada—and when should you do it?

While there are many factors to consider, porting a mortgage makes the most sense when your existing mortgage rate...

What is porting a mortgage in Canada—and when should you do it?

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Tax implications of adding a child’s name to your rental property

To fully understand the potential tax outcomes, consider legal versus beneficial ownership, the capital gains inclusion rate, changes to...

Tax implications of adding a child’s name to your rental property
Applicant asks why mortgage renewal at her bank was denied

Mortgages

What happens if your mortgage renewal is denied?

Many home owners are experiencing “rate shock” upon renewal—and in some cases, getting turned away by their lender. Here’s...

What happens if your mortgage renewal is denied?
Worker at mid-career aged 40

Retirement

40 and no pension: What do you do?

You’ve reached your 40s, are mid-way in your career and realize you’ll never have a pension. Here’s how to...

40 and no pension: What do you do?