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 We Bought Our First Home Without a Trust Fund or a Huge Income
We did not have a trust fund, inheritance, or unusually high incomes. By keeping our expenses low, saving aggressively, and buying a home with a rental unit, we purchased our first property with 5% down, and used the same strategy to buy again.
If I Were Starting Real Estate Investing in 2025, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do
Wondering how to get started with real estate investing in Canada? This post breaks down exactly how I’d start today - from getting your down payment, to house hacking your first duplex, to scaling your portfolio. No fluff, no hype, just a real-world roadmap for first-time investors.
Wondering how the Canadian mortgage pre-approval process works? Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how lenders review your income, debts, credit and down payment before you start shopping for a home.