Mortgages

Buying a house is no small feat, and it needs planning. Buy how do you buy a home? Here’s how to buy a house in Canada in 7 steps.

The situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is unfolding rapidly, and it could affect your ability to pay your mortgage. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bank of Canada today (March 27 2020) announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by 0.50%, to 1.25%.

What support is available to Canadaian renters during the COVID-19 pandemic? We’ve collected some of the options you have available.

A 20% down payment is more than just conventional wisdom, it’s good advice. But should you always save a 20% down payment when you buy a home?

Congratulations, you bought your first house! You may have spent months, or even years searching for the perfect property, followed by a few weeks gathering documents for your mortgage financing, home inspection, and home insurance. Everything … Read More

The Scotia Total Equity Plan is Scotiabanks’ HELOC product (the Scotia home equity line of credit). But is Scotiabank’s STEP right for you? Let’s find out.

What is an amoritizaiton schedule? For Canadian mortgages, amoritization schedules are incredibly important. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bank of Canada today (March 13 2020) announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by 0.50%, to 1.25%.

How do you get approved for a mortgage? While there’s no easy answer, there are things that make it easier. Here are 7 to get approved for a mortgage.