Mortgage Default Insurance

This post was updated on June 19, 2024, to reflect revised premiums announced by Sagen in regards to their 30-year high-ratio amortization products. New …

What is a high-ratio mortgage? More than a buzzword, the difference between a high-ratio mortgage and a low-ratio mortgage matters, saving you thousands.

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?

Here are some of the stories that caught our eye this week:

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Another year, another change to the mortgage rules. This year was an interesting one when it came to mortgages as the federal government announced more rule changes.