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Mortgages

Mortgages

What’s the best mortgage for first-time home buyers?

The president of CanWise Financial explains what to keep in mind when shopping for your first mortgage.

What’s the best mortgage for first-time home buyers?
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Real Estate

Home-financing tips for 5 types of buyers

Buying a home can be extra tricky if you’re single, self-employed, a first-time buyer, a soon-to-be parent or a...

Home-financing tips for 5 types of buyers

Mortgages

How much mortgage can I afford?

Juliette was worried about needing to upsize her mortgage to afford the condo of her dreams. Crunching the numbers...

How much mortgage can I afford?

Real Estate

7 smart strategies for first-time home buyers

It's important to consider not only what you can afford now, but what you’ll be able to swing if...

7 smart strategies for first-time home buyers

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Mortgages

I keep hearing interest rates may rise. What would that mean for my mortgage?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader get clear on what a rise in interest rates would mean for...

I keep hearing interest rates may rise. What would that mean for my mortgage?

Mortgages

What is a mortgage?

A mortgage is a loan that can help you buy the perfect home. Here’s how they work, how to...

What is a mortgage?
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Debt

Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?

With a partner out of work, this reader is considering a RRSP withdrawal to try to reduce her mortgage...

Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?
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Mortgages

What is a mortgage broker?

Mortgage brokers are mortgage specialists who have access to a network of lenders, ensuring you get the best mortgage...

What is a mortgage broker?

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Home Insurance

How to tell if your home insurance settlement is fair

How much does home insurance pay out? Here’s how to assess if your settlement is fair, plus tips on...

How to tell if your home insurance settlement is fair

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