The importance of a good credit score should never be overlooked or taken lightly. This is more trying for real estate investors. A high credit score means better offers, deals, and money-saving options, which would provide a real estate...
You may be thinking of refinancing your mortgage given that the interest rates are unprecedentedly low. Refinancing your mortgage can help you preserve your credit score by using the equity in your home to consolidate high interest debt. This...
If you own a home and struggle with debt, you may have considered mortgage refinancing. As we’ve written before, if mortgage refinancing is on your mind, you may want to start the process now, before Canadian interest rates increase any...
Most years, July 11 is just another day. But in 2018 it could mean a change to the Canadian interest rate. The Bank of Canada has scheduled its next interest rate announcement for July 11, 2018. This is when they will publicly say if interest...
The Bank of Canada mortgage rate is remaining at 1.25% for now. In an announcement on May 30, 2018 the Bank of Canada (BOC) said that the overnight interest will stay at 1.25%, at least until the next statement scheduled for July 11, 2018. The...
So far in 2018 Canadian homeowners have experienced several major changes that could affect finances — new mortgage rules and rising interest rates First, let’s look at the new mortgage rules. On January 1, 2018, new Canadian mortgage rules...
The past year has been a rocky one for Canadian homeowners. The Bank of Canada announced interest rate increases starting in July of 2017. Since then, the interest rates have increased three times, going from 0.5 per cent to 1.25 per cent...
If you’re reading this blog, you likely already know that the Bank of Canada interest rate increased again on January 17, 2018, going up to 1.25 per cent. You likely also know that the Bank of Canada (BOC) interest rate hike affects all forms...
Debt: that one little word that elicits a number of intense feelings, usually all of which are negative. Debt is a fact of life, and unless you have been incredibly financially savvy and have managed to curb any spending that is outside your...
With the consumer debt levels in Canada reaching all-time highs over the last few years, money (or perhaps a lack of money) has been a common topic of conversation. As a result, debt relief is also a common subject, and it seems that no matter...
Debt in Canada has become a major problem for many individuals. The ease with which credit is granted by many credit companies sometimes makes it tough to avoid temptation, but the aftereffects can be distressing, especially if it gets to the...
Canadians have become so accustomed to carrying debt, and for some being in debt has become the norm. It is true that the vast majority of Canadians do have debt and when debt accumulates to the point where you are defaulting on monthly...