4 tips to increase the energy savings of your storm windows
If you have an old house, you probably have storm windows. Because older homes were made using single pane windows, they usually had a...
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3 things you can do to get rid of your mortgage
Mortgages are a strange animal. On one hand, mortgages empower home ownership. On another hand, they represent a huge amount of debt. For most...
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Bank of Canada holds interest rates at 1.5%
Earlier this week, the Bank of Canada sidestepped a cut to its key overnight rate, keeping it at 1.5%. The bank chose to keep the rate steady...
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7 questions to ask about your mortgage
Summer is ending, and for many of us, we’re already back to a daily routine with holidays over and children back to school. September has...
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6 reasons MOPOLO is the best mortgages app
Interested in getting free monthly credit reports that don’t affect your credit? Our MOPOLO app helps you keep track of your credit, stay...
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Starting a new business? It could affect getting a mortgage
The Canadian government announced that on 1 October 2018, they will change regulations that impact the way self-employed Canadians qualify for...
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Clever box fan hack to cool off your home this summer
It’s so hot out. Across Canada, everyone is experiencing a heat wave. And while some people are fortunate to have air conditioning, older...
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What you need to know this summer
We’re halfway through the summer months and mortgages may not be on the top of your mind these days, but there has been some news. Bank of...
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Get your mortgage pre-qualification instantly
Ready to buy your dream home? In less than 5 minutes, our online mortgage pre-qualification tool will let you know how much you can expect to...
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Bank of Canada overnight rate now at 1.5%
As we predicted in June, the Bank of Canada announced last week that they’re raising their overnight rate to 1.50%, up 1/4 of a percentage...
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Keeping the family home during a divorce
Are you going through, or considering, a divorce or separation? Are you aware of the mortgage products that allow you to refinance your...
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Make it your dream home this summer
With home price increases over the years, more Canadians are taking advantage of the equity they’ve built up in their homes and using it to...
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Thinking of buying a new place? Avoid this mistake!
So you’re considering buying a new place? Great! Here is some tried, tested, and true advice that you can use along the way. Regardless of how...
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3 signs your shingles need replacing
You should check your roof every year for wear and damage. When you do, check for these 3 signs that you need to replace your shingles. 1....
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6 people who think you should use a mortgage broker
We’ve discussed several times various reasons why when buying your first home (or any home for that matter), it’s wise to use a mortgage...
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Bank of Canada keeps rates low, but don’t get too comfortable
At the end of May, the Bank of Canada announced that they’d keep their overnight rate at 1.25%, despite major Canadian banks raising their own...
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