Mortgages

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Banking

Fewer banking fees, help for mortgage holders—here’s what new rules could mean for Canadians

The federal government’s new affordability measures build on other recent changes aimed at reducing financial pressure on cash-strapped Canadians....

Fewer banking fees, help for mortgage holders—here’s what new rules could mean for Canadians
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Marriage or mortgage: Which is the better investment?

Couples are sometimes torn between making their wedding a big celebration and starting their financial life together on the...

Marriage or mortgage: Which is the better investment?

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Should you hold your mortgage inside your RRSP?

Can an RRSP be used to reduce the mortgage on a current home, or to help with the purchase...

Should you hold your mortgage inside your RRSP?

Mortgages

Mortgage refinance calculator

Use a mortgage refinance calculator to understand the costs and potential savings of breaking and renegotiating your mortgage agreement.

Mortgage refinance calculator

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Real Estate

The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada

The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada
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Mortgages

Mortgage renewal calculator

Is your mortgage coming up for renewal soon? Use this tool to figure out if switching lenders could save...

Mortgage renewal calculator
A woman at home, sitting on the floor in her living room, wondering if she should pay off her mortgage or invest in RRSPs.

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Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?
A first-time home buyer looks into FHSA withdrawal rules for a rental property she will live in.

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FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

Renting out part of your new home may help cover some costs. But would it still be considered a...

FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

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Mortgages

Mortgage payment calculator

Use a mortgage payment calculator to understand what a mortgage will cost you in real terms.

Mortgage payment calculator

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