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Category: Financing (19 posts)
7 Financial Tips for People Looking to Buy an Investment Property in Canada
May 1, 2025 | Posted by: Daryl Johnson
Investing in real estate can be a powerful way to build wealth, but it's essential to approach it with a well-thought-out strategy. Here are seven financial tips to help you purchase an investment pro ...
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Understanding Capital Gains in Canada
May 1, 2025 | Posted by: Daryl Johnson
What Are Capital Gains? Capital gains refer to the profit you earn when you sell a capital asset-such as property or investments-for more than its original purchase price. For example, if you bought ...
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Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage
November 1, 2023 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage For many people, buying a home is a significant milestone in their lives. However, getting approved for a mortgage is ...
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Bank Of Canada Rate Update June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
Bank of Canada raises policy rate 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4.75%, with the Bank Rate at 5% and the ...
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A Six-Step, Back to Basics Financial Plan for Most Every Canadian
November 21, 2022 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
It's a tough time to know what the right financial move is at the moment. Interest rates are increasing, while stocks are in bearish territory. It's easy to forget that there are smart things that you ...
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What are credit scores and how are they important?
September 1, 2021 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
A credit score is a number that shows how likely you are to pay or default on credit. It ranges from 300 to 850; the higher the number, the more creditworthy lenders deem you. Your credit history dete ...
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2021 Mortgage Stress Test - Latest Updates
April 21, 2021 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
On April 8th, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced that it is relaunching its consultation on the minimum qualifying interest rate for uninsured mortgages. Usual ...
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April 21-2021 - Bank of Canada will hold current level of policy rate until inflation objective is sustainably achieved, adjusts quantitative easing program
April 21, 2021 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
Available as: PDF The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The ...
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April 2021-Bank of Canada Releases Results from Consultations on Inflation and Monetary Policy
April 12, 2021 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
The below details are what has been reported by the Bank of Canada Website Over the past two years, we spoke with thousands of Canadians about their views on the economy, inflation and what the Bank ...
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Multi-Family Lending: What You Need To Know About Hard Money Loans
March 8, 2021 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
Multi-Family Lending: What You Need To Know About Hard Money Loans Multi-family real estate is one of the most popular investments for both newbie and seasoned investors. Buyers in the past used trad ...
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How Good vs Bad Debt Impacts Your Household
January 27, 2021 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
In order to understand the difference between good and bad debt, it's important to track your income and expenses and established saving goals for your family. Financial stability allows you to mee ...
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3 Tips on How to Better Your Credit Score
December 9, 2020 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
Having a good credit score is of paramount essence as it affects your ability to access loans and borrow money. Your credit score rating influences the amount of mortgage you qualify for. You may ...
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
January 15, 2020 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
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 refi ...
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How Much House Can You Afford? Ask Yourself These Critical Questions to Find Out
July 24, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
It is the perennial question for every first-time homeowner. How much house can I afford? As with so many life-changing decisions, there is no one right answer to this common query, and the size of th ...
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3 Simple Ways to Repair Your Credit
July 10, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
For many Canadians looking to purchase a home, bad credit scores stand in the way of getting a mortgage. Most lenders prefer your score to be 650 or higher. If they do allow for lower credit scores, i ...
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3 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit
March 13, 2019 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
For homeowners across the globe, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have become a handy way of tapping into the value of their homes. However, when borrowing money against your home, it is always ...
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How to Improve Your Chances of Being Approved for a Mortgage
December 24, 2018 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
For most first time home buyers, obtaining a mortgage is a crucial part of the purchasing process. However, being approved for a mortgage is often easier said than done. It can be disheartening to f ...
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Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole
October 4, 2018 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
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 he ...
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Why You Need an Emergency Fund And How to Get One
September 27, 2018 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
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, a ...
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