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Preparing to Refinance/Renew Your Mortgage at a Higher Interest Rate

Preparing to Refinance/Renew Your Mortgage at a Higher Interest Rate

Are you planning to renew your mortgage soon? If so, you could be in for sticker shock. Economists estimate about 24.1% of mortgages will renew in 2020, and 26.8% in 2021. Since 2017, we have seen interest rates rise significantly, going from 0.5% to 1.75%. If you...
Types of Mortgage Lenders Who Offer Mortgage Refinancing

Types of Mortgage Lenders Who Offer Mortgage Refinancing

Thinking about applying for mortgage refinancing? It can be a great way to: Consolidate debtFund a home renovationPay for a big event, like a weddingCover education costsAnd more. But if you’re looking into mortgage refinancing, you’ll need to decide where to secure...
Bruised Credit? A Bad Credit Loan May Be the Only Answer – Here is What You Need to Know

Bruised Credit? A Bad Credit Loan May Be the Only Answer – Here is What You Need to Know

If you have bruised credit and are looking for financing, you may be considering a bad credit loan. But if this is the case, you need to pay special attention to the types of loans available. Some aren’t as good as they appear to be. A bad loan can: Leave you in debt....
Borrow Home Equity to Pay Off Your Credit Card – Even If You’re Not the Only One on Title

Borrow Home Equity to Pay Off Your Credit Card – Even If You’re Not the Only One on Title

With interest rates on the rise, high credit card debt can be even more expensive to pay it off. If you have home equity available, you might want to use some of it to pay down your bills, but what if there are other people on title? You might: Have other people on...
Financial Spotlight: Homeowners Currently in a 5-Year Fixed Mortgage and Preparing for a Higher-Rate Renewal

Financial Spotlight: Homeowners Currently in a 5-Year Fixed Mortgage and Preparing for a Higher-Rate Renewal

If you are in a 5-year fixed mortgage, it’s possible that you are up for renewal this year or in the very near future. Nearly 50% of Canadian homeowners will be renewing their mortgage between 2018 and 2020. If you are in this boat, there are several things you’ll...