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How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed and Write Off Most of Your Income
You write off business expenses to save tax, which shrinks your declared personal income on paper. Banks see that number and say no, even though
Do You Have to Pass the Stress Test to Switch Lenders at Renewal?
When your mortgage renews, you are free to switch to any lender you want. The key question is whether the new lender puts you through
How Mortgage Penalty Calculations Work at Renewal in Canada
The biggest myth about mortgage penalties: you pay one at renewal. You don’t. When your mortgage reaches maturity, you can walk away, stay with your
What Happens If You Waive Your Financing Condition?
When you waive your financing condition, your offer to buy a home becomes firm and binding even if your mortgage falls through. You lose the
Do Mortgage Brokers Charge Fees in Canada?
For most residential mortgages in Canada, the borrower pays nothing to use a mortgage broker. The lender pays the broker a commission when the mortgage
How to Make Your Mortgage Tax-Deductible in Canada
In Canada, your home mortgage interest is not tax-deductible by default, but there are legal strategies that convert it into deductible interest. The core idea
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Can You Use a HELOC or Borrowed Money for Your Down Payment in Canada?
Yes, in specific circumstances. Some lenders and mortgage default insurers will accept a HELOC (home
Renting Out Your Home? How the 45(2) Election Can Defer the Tax Hit
Converting your principal residence into a rental triggers what the Income Tax Act calls a
Second Mortgage vs Refinance to Invest: Which One Actually Costs Less?
A second mortgage and a refinance both turn home equity into cash, but they are
Can You Use the FHSA and Home Buyers’ Plan Together for One Down Payment?
Yes. A first-time buyer can withdraw from both a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and