Mortgage Tips & Real Advice for Canadian Homebuyers
Everything Canadian homebuyers, investors, and refinancers need to know - straight from a licensed broker.
Recent Blog Posts by Jeff Dinsmore, Mortgage Broker:
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Medical Professional Mortgage Programs in Canada
New doctors, dentists and veterinarians can qualify for a mortgage in Canada using projected income before their full earnings show on paper. Here’s how medical professional mortgage programs work - and why many residents overpay in their first few years.
Best Rate vs. Best Mortgage
In 2021, the Cincinnati Bengals chose flash over protection. Canadians make the same mistake when they chase the lowest mortgage rate without thinking about structure.
How to Calculate an (approximate) mortgage payment in Canada
Confused about mortgage payments in Canada? This guide shows you a simple way to estimate your monthly payment, explains how rate and amortization work, and when to use a calculator to get the exact number.
What’s the Difference Between Insured, Insurable, and Uninsurable Mortgages?
Insured, insurable, or uninsurable - which bucket your mortgage falls into decides your rate. Here’s what each means in 2025, how to keep insured status, and why refinances always end up uninsurable.
The Non-Bank Lender Landscape: Why Monolines Are the Banks’ Worst Nightmare
The Big 5 banks dominate the ads, but monoline lenders like MCAP and First National dominate the broker world. With fairer penalties, faster service, and competitive rates, here’s why they’re often the smarter mortgage choice.
How Do Mortgage Brokers Get Paid?
Mortgage brokers are usually free for clients, but lenders pay us for sending them qualified deals. Here’s how broker commissions work, when fees apply, and why banks actually prefer paying brokers over finding clients on their own.
New doctors, dentists and veterinarians can qualify for a mortgage in Canada using projected income before their full earnings show on paper. Here’s how medical professional mortgage programs work - and why many residents overpay in their first few years.