
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:
Read more blog posts below:
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.
Car Loan Refinancing in Ontario: How to Remove a Co-Signer or Reduce Payments to Boost Your Mortgage Approval
If a car loan - yours or one you co-signed - is crushing your mortgage approval, you don’t have to pay it off or give it up. Discover how Ontario vehicle loan refinancing can remove co-signers or slash payments in just days.
What Happens to your Mortgage when you die? Here’s the truth.
Wondering what happens to a mortgage after death? It doesn’t vanish. Here's the emotional reality, lender rules, and why the estate must keep paying.
Collateral Charge Mortgages: Smart Setup or Sneaky Trap?
Thinking of taking a mortgage with a collateral charge? It could unlock future borrowing options… or quietly limit your ability to switch lenders later. Here's what you need to know before you sign.
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.
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.
Overpaying your mortgage can save you years and thousands in interest - if you know your lender’s rules. Here’s how to find your limits and use them to your advantage to become mortgage free, faster.