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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How Much Mortgage Can I Qualify For in Canada? Quick Rules of Thumb
Mortgage qualification in Canada doesn’t have to be a mystery. Here are quick rules of thumb to ballpark your number, and the factors that can push it higher or lower.
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.
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.