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What You Need to Know about Using HELOC in Home Purchase

What You Need to Know about Using HELOC in Home Purchase

Using your home as security for a loan can be helpful if you need a larger amount of cash than others might consider extending to you. For example, you might have to refinance your home for money if you have trouble repaying your mortgage due to a job loss or medical...

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Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by 0.25%

Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by 0.25%

The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by 0.25% today, as expected. The biggest question is..."SHOULD I LOCK IN?" Today was just a 0.25% increase. We knew this was going to happen at some time or another!  When discussing fixed vs variable we took into...

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3 Effective Tips for First-Time Homebuyers In Ottawa

3 Effective Tips for First-Time Homebuyers In Ottawa

Buying a house has always been a long and intimidating process. This is doubly true for first-time homebuyers who have no clue what they’re doing. Because of this, we thought it would be useful to put together a brief article discussing useful tips that will make...

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The Different Benefits of Refinancing Your Mortgage

The Different Benefits of Refinancing Your Mortgage

The Different Benefits of Refinancing Your Mortgage Whenever you need to pay for something big, chances are, you would take alternative means to make up for the required amount. That is understandable, as not everyone has the means to pay for everything in one go. The...

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5 Essential Tips on Getting a Mortgage Pre-Approval

5 Essential Tips on Getting a Mortgage Pre-Approval

For many Canadians, being a homeowner has been a lifelong ambition. However, like with any new experience, there is uncertainty, and you may find yourself second-guessing yourself once or twice. You'll be interviewing realtors, looking at houses, anticipating bidding...

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