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 5-Year Fixed Big 5 Bank Rates Can Be Risky
Big 5 banks make 5-year fixed mortgages sound safe — until you try to break them. Learn how IRD penalties work, why they’re often higher than you think, and smart ways to reduce them before it’s too late.
7 Smart Questions Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Ask - And My Unfiltered Answers
A first-time buyer asked me 7 smart mortgage questions. I answered them all - and added the ones you should be asking too.
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.