Sep 23, 2015 | Home ownership, Mortgages
One of the biggest challenges to buying a home is finding one you like and that you can afford. You can make this process easier by doing a bit of preliminary homework to determine a ballpark range for what you can reasonably afford in a new mortgage. Here are 3...
Sep 9, 2015 | Home ownership, Interest rates, Mortgages
The Bank of Canada announced today that it’s holding its interest rate at 0.5%, accompanied by its continued message of modest economic growth this year. “The stimulative effects of previous monetary policy actions are working their way through the Canadian economy,”...
Sep 2, 2015 | Credit, Mortgages
Mortgage preparation made simple! Buying a home is probably the single largest investment most people make in a lifetime. By preparing yourself and your finances before a home purchase, you can ensure a smooth finance process and potentially save thousands on your...
Aug 12, 2015 | Credit, Mortgages
By managing your personal information carefully and sensibly, you can help guard against identity theft. We recommend a few simple precautions to keep your personal information safe. Don’t carry extra credit cards, your Social Insurance card, birth certificate, or...