
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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Why First National Just Sold for $2.9 Billion (And What It Means for You)
First National, one of Canada’s biggest non-bank mortgage lenders, is being acquired by Brookfield and Birch Hill in a $2.9B deal.
But this isn’t just another business transaction - it’s a signal that the Canadian mortgage market is evolving fast.
Here’s what you need to know, whether you're a homeowner, investor, or just trying to keep up.
40-Year Amortizations: What They Are, Who They're For, and Why They're Making a Comeback
40-year amortization mortgages are back. Learn how this growing trend can help reduce monthly payments, why lenders like CMLS and Equitable are offering them, and whether they’re a smart choice for you.
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.