Remember the song “If I Had $1,000,000” by the Barenaked Ladies? When the artists released that song in 1992, $1 million was some serious purchasing power. Fast forward a couple decades and it’s a different story in … Read More

As the weather heats up, Canadians are looking for ways to get out of the house and enjoy the higher temperatures. Some will go camping, others will go hiking, but many will opt for an expensive … Read More

There are many steps involved in the homebuying process but the most important step is the first one: The mortgage pre-approval. It may sound like a less-than-exciting first step but it’s an essential one. Not getting … Read More

CIBC is one of the largest banks in Canada, which is why you probably have many family members and friends who have a mortgage through this lender. If you ask any of them whether you should … Read More

BMO Bank of Montreal has long been considered one of the top banks in Canada and is often one of the first choices for homebuyers looking to secure a mortgage. But what’s it like actually obtaining … Read More

As one of the Big Five banks in Canada, Scotiabank is the first place many Canadian homebuyers turn when it comes to getting a mortgage. Whether it’s because they’ve done their banking with this institution for … Read More

Buying a home is a complicated process with many factors to consider. You have to decide on your budget, your ideal neighbourhood, how many bedrooms you’d like, whether you want a fixer upper or something move-in … Read More

There are many factors that go into choosing your financial products, and with the explosion of fintech here in Canada, you’ve never had more options than you do today.

Obtaining a mortgage is a big moment in the average homebuyer’s life, with many complex aspects to consider that we don’t encounter in day-to-day life. There’s the down payment, amortization period, payment frequency, and whether to … Read More

I still remember my first chequing account. I wasn’t even 10 years old, and my father took me to the local bank to deposit the money my grandparents had given me for my birthday. I wanted … Read More