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After several years of uncertainty, the Canadian mortgage landscape has started to feel a little more predictable. Interest rates — which rose sharply during the Bank…

For many homeowners, the home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a powerful financial tool. It allows you to borrow against the equity in your home,…

For many Canadians, saving up a 20% down payment for a home can feel overwhelming. That is where CMHC mortgage insurance can make the dream of…

Refinancing your mortgage in Aurora, Ontario, can be a smart move—whether you’re looking to access equity, lower your monthly payments, or simply secure a better rate.…

Spaving, a blend of the words “spending” and “saving,” is the act of buying something to save money — often under the illusion that you’re making…

When Canadians search for a trustworthy, efficient, and flexible mortgage broker in Ontario, one name continues to stand out: The Local Broker. Based in Guelph and…

Desjardins is a major Canadian financial cooperative based in Quebec with a strong presence in Ontario. They offer mortgages through their caisse network and financial centres,…

Manulife Bank of Canada is a federally chartered Schedule I bank and a leading monoline lender. With over 30 billion in assets, Manulife is known for innovation…

Equitable Bank is Canada’s seventh-largest Schedule I bank, headquartered in Toronto and known as a leading monoline mortgage lender. They provide a wide range of residential…

CWB Optimum Mortgage—now integrated into National Bank—is a full-service residential lender offering flexible, customized mortgage solutions designed especially for non-traditional borrowers. They operate exclusively through mortgage…