Some lenders are offering 6-month teaser mortgage rates as low as 1.99% — but what’s the catch? In this post, I pull back the curtain on how these rates work, the penalties for leaving, and why it could trap you into higher payments later. A must-read before you sign anything.

Why does so much of your mortgage payment go to interest at the beginning? Simple: your loan is like a giant block of ice. This blog post breaks down how mortgage interest works in Canada using an easy metaphor, and shows you how to shrink your interest costs with smart payment strategies.

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.