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The Smith Manoeuvre Explained: Make Your Mortgage Tax-Deductible - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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The Smith Manoeuvre Explained: Make Your Mortgage Tax-Deductible

Learn how the Smith Manoeuvre can transform your non-deductible Canadian mortgage into tax-deductible investment debt, potentially saving you thousands annually.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Aug 20
Uninsured Mortgages in Canada: What They Cost and When They Make Sense - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Uninsured Mortgages in Canada: What They Cost and When They Make Sense

Uninsured mortgages carry higher rates but offer flexibility that insured products can't match. Learn who needs one, what rates to expect, and how to minimize the cost.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Aug 19
Insured Mortgages in Canada: How They Work and Why Rates Are Lower - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Insured Mortgages in Canada: How They Work and Why Rates Are Lower

Insured mortgages offer the lowest rates in Canada but come with specific requirements. Learn how CMHC insurance works, who qualifies, and how to use it to your advantage.

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Aug 12
Open vs Closed Mortgage: Which One Actually Saves You Money? - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Open vs Closed Mortgage: Which One Actually Saves You Money?

Compare open and closed mortgages in Canada. Understand prepayment privileges, penalties, and when each option makes financial sense.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Aug 12
Complete Guide to Mortgage Refinancing in Canada - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Complete Guide to Mortgage Refinancing in Canada

Everything you need to know about refinancing your mortgage—from accessing equity to consolidating debt, including costs, timing, and step-by-step process.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Jan 7
Mortgage Penalties Explained: IRD, Three Months Interest & More - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Mortgage Penalties Explained: IRD, Three Months Interest & More

Understand how mortgage prepayment penalties are calculated, why they vary so dramatically, and strategies to minimize them.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Jan 5
Prime Rate Explained: How It Affects Your Mortgage - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Prime Rate Explained: How It Affects Your Mortgage

Understand what the prime rate is, how it's set, and why it matters for variable mortgages, HELOCs, and other loans.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Jan 4
Second Mortgages Explained: When and How to Use Them - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Second Mortgages Explained: When and How to Use Them

Learn when a second mortgage makes sense, how it works, and how it compares to refinancing or a HELOC.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Jan 3
Discount vs Posted Mortgage Rates: What You Need to Know - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Discount vs Posted Mortgage Rates: What You Need to Know

Understand the difference between posted and discounted mortgage rates, why it matters, and how to negotiate the best deal.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Jan 2