8 Refinance Tips That Will Save You Time and Money
If you’re a homeowner in Ontario or anywhere else, chances are you’ve taken out a mortgage to secure your dream home. Mortgages come with interest rates that can significantly impact the overall cost of homeownership. That’s where refinancing your mortgage becomes a powerful tool to save both time and money. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll […]
When Should You Consider Refinancing Your Mortgage?
Refinancing is a financial strategy that can yield significant benefits, but understanding when to embark on this journey is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore key indicators and considerations and delve into the intricacies of refinancing mortgages in Ontario. Interest Rates Interest rates play a pivotal role in the decision to refinance. Consider refinancing […]
Investment Properties: What You Need to Know
Getting into real estate can make you a lot of money, especially when looking at investment properties. It doesn’t matter if you’re a pro or just getting started; it’s super important to get what investment property mortgages are about so you can make smart choices. In this guide, we’ll explore the essentials of investment property […]
Hawkish Hold By The Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, as was widely expected. The central bank continues to normalize its balance sheet through quantitative tightening, reducing its Government of Canada bonds holdings. The Monetary Policy Report (MPR) detailed a slowdown in global economic growth “as past increases in policy rates […]
Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper
The impact on the economy of higher interest rates has a long lag. The full effects of the tightening will not be evident for a few more years. Given that most Canadian mortgage borrowers renew their mortgages every five years, the largest impact is yet to come. Nevertheless, higher interest rates have slowed the most interest-sensitive sectors.
Teaching Kids About Money
Not only does financial literacy help your children have more success in life, but it allows them to move out sooner and it avoids delaying your retirement with additional expenses to support them.
Beware of Condition-Free Real Estate Offers
When it comes to purchasing a home, most offers include “conditions” (or “subjects” if you are in the provinces of British Columbia or Manitoba), which are requirements or criteria to be met before the sale can be finalized and the property is transferred. Some of the most common conditions include: The purpose of these conditions […]
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
There are a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refinancing is a good idea for you.
Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole
Debt. It’s something almost everyone will have at some point in their life. But what happens when your debt begins to get the better of you? What options are available? Some simple strategies can help you get your debt out of a seemingly unmanageable situation; it’s just a matter of choosing the right one for you.
Why You Need an Emergency Fund And How to Get One
Building an emergency fund is something most people know they should do but few actually get around to doing. A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of Americans did not have an emergency fund, and more than half would have trouble coming up with $1,000 on short notice. That lack of savings puts them at risk and makes achieving long-term financial goals much more difficult.