by debtcancel | Apr 1, 2019 | Mortgages
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Friday that meeting that target will take help from governments and the economy — hence the aspirational nature of the goal. “We believe that everyone in Canada deserves a home that they can afford and that meets their needs....
by debtcancel | Jan 30, 2019 | Mortgages
Question: I have been coasting along with my mortgage payments, and now I want to kick it into high gear. If I am looking to get a new mortgage or renew the one I have, what kind of research should I do to make sure I can pay off my mortgage faster? Shop around – and...
by debtcancel | Jan 21, 2019 | House Tips
The new year brings new wants and needs for the home, and that reno you’ve been holding off on is now at the top of your mind. Whether it’s a simple room makeover or big-time overhaul, it’s important to start with a plan. An electrical misstep, in planning or...
by debtcancel | Jan 14, 2019 | Mortgages
Floating-rate mortgage holders who had feared the Bank of Canada’s recent full-steam-ahead view towards continued rate hikes can take a breather—at least for now. The central bank adopted a more dovish stance at last month’s rate hold announcement, which...
by debtcancel | Dec 11, 2018 | House Tips
A favourite holiday activity for many of us is baking, but between gift shopping and get-togethers, it’s hard to find the time. In fact, a recent survey by Becel found that one in two Canadians want to bake more during the holidays, and 77 per cent would spontaneously...