mortgage payment

How long will it take to pay off your mortgage? It depends on you, your mortgage, and your lender. Here’s everything you need to know.

Should you pick an open vs. closed mortgage? Open and closed mortgages are both useful, but you need to choose the right one. Here’s what you need to know.

Mortgage deferrals aren’t free – they can add thousands of dollars to your total mortgage cost. Here’s how much COVID-19 mortgage deferral could cost.

Paying property taxes are part of owning a home. You can pay them direct or through your mortgage. So should you pay property taxes through your mortgage?

Note: This article may be of heightened interest to Canadian’s during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The current situation is unfolding rapidly, and this article contains general information only. For up to date information on missing payments during the … 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

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