Tag: Mortgages

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MoneySense Toolkit: The mortgage payment calculator

2 months ago
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Mortgage payment calculator For the majority of Canadians, buying a home will be the single biggest purchase they ever make, and getting a mortgage is an essential part of this…

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MoneySense Toolkit: The mortgage affordability calculator

3 months ago
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Mortgage Affordability Calculator Mortgage affordability is an essential part of setting up your home-buying budget, and it’s based on a variety of factors. If you’re looking to buy a home,…

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MoneySense Toolkit: The mortgage renewal calculator

5 months ago
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Mortgage payment calculator Mortgage renewal can be a stressful time for Canadians. There are a lot of decisions to be made, including whether or not to stick with the same…

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MoneySense Toolkit: The mortgage refinance calculator

5 months ago
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Mortgage payment calculator Depending on your circumstances, refinancing your mortgage can be a smart financial choice. However, while you can reap substantial savings, there can also be high costs when…

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MoneySense Toolkit: The CMHC mortgage insurance calculator

5 months ago
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CMHC insurance calculator If you want to buy a home and have a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase price, you’ll need to purchase mortgage default insurance,…

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MoneySense Toolkit: The land transfer tax calculator

5 months ago
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Land Transfer Tax Calculator Buying a home is an exciting process with many unexpected costs. Beyond your down payment, you’ll also be responsible for paying legal fees, appraisal costs, title…

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What is a Mortgage? A Simple Guide for Mortgage Noobs

6 months ago
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What is a mortgage and how does a mortgage work? If you’re buying a home, you’ll need to know about this type of loan used to buy property. The post…

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Should you help your adult children to buy real estate?

8 months ago
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Arguably, it’s much harder for millennials to get their first step on the real estate ladder, compared to when my cohort bought our first homes. Housing prices were remarkably low…

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Opinion: How the 2021 Federal Election Could Impact Millennial Money

8 months ago
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With the upcoming federal election, what could the party platforms mean for your financial future? Expert Bridget Casey shares her analysis. The post Opinion: How the 2021 Federal Election Could…

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Opinion: Tax-incentives and Building More Homes Won’t Solve the Housing Crisis in Canada. Non-Profit Solutions Will.

8 months ago
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With house prices in Canada skyrocketing, affordable housing is a hot topic in the upcoming federal election. A look at non-profit housing solutions. The post Opinion: Tax-incentives and Building More…