Mortgages

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News

RBC’s takeover of HSBC: What will happen to HSBC Canada customers?

HSBC Canada bank accounts, credit cards, mortgages and investments are moving to RBC. What steps should HSBC customers take...

RBC’s takeover of HSBC: What will happen to HSBC Canada customers?

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25 timeless personal finance tips from MoneySense

For 25 years, MoneySense has helped Canadians make better financial decisions. Here’s a sampling of our work: a roundup...

25 timeless personal finance tips from MoneySense
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Real Estate

Buying pre-construction: What if your home is worth less than you paid?

Due to rising mortgage rates and falling home prices, some pre-construction home buyers are facing financing issues. Let’s look...

Buying pre-construction: What if your home is worth less than you paid?
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Mortgages

What does the new Canadian Mortgage Charter mean for home owners?

The federal government announced measures to improve housing affordability and give borrowers some relief. Here’s what to expect from...

What does the new Canadian Mortgage Charter mean for home owners?

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Real Estate

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?

Interested in buying a second property? Familiarize yourself with the mortgage rules first to make sure it’s the right...

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?

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Renting vs. owning: Can you be financially secure without buying a home?

Renting vs. owning: Can you be financially secure without buying a home?

Investing

Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?

A bank advisor tells a Just retired woman who’s wondering if using investments to pay off a mortgage is...

Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?
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Real Estate

The tax implications of buying a second home in Canada

Vacation or rental property, or both? Here are the taxes you can expect on a secondary property in Canada,...

The tax implications of buying a second home in Canada

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Aerial view of a Toronto neighbourhood. Will the real estate bubble pop?

Real Estate

Toronto housing bubble: Is it ready to pop?

Toronto’s surging housing market faces uncertainty. Learn about soaring prices, economic factors and the future of affordable home ownership.

Toronto housing bubble: Is it ready to pop?

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