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Mortgage Penalties Explained: IRD, Three Months Interest & More - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

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
How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent for Your Home Purchase - First Time Buyers mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
First Time Buyers

How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent for Your Home Purchase

Finding the right real estate agent can make or break your home buying experience. Learn what to look for in a realtor and how a buyer agent protects your interests.

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

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
Bad Credit Mortgage Options in Canada: Complete 2026 Guide - Credit Qualification mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Credit Qualification

Bad Credit Mortgage Options in Canada: Complete 2026 Guide

How Canadians with bruised credit (under 650) can still get a mortgage in 2026 — B-lenders, private lenders, down payment requirements, and the realistic path back to A-lender pricing.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Jan 3
Second Mortgages Explained: When and How to Use Them - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

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
Private Mortgages in Canada: When Alternative Lenders Make Sense - mortgage-types mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Private Mortgages in Canada: When Alternative Lenders Make Sense

Private mortgages offer financing when traditional banks say no. Understand how private lenders work, the costs involved, and when alternative lending is the right choice.

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

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
Bridge Financing Explained: How Bridge Loans Work in Canadian Real Estate - mortgage-types mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Bridge Financing Explained: How Bridge Loans Work in Canadian Real Estate

Need to buy your new home before selling your current one? Bridge financing provides interim funds to close the gap. Learn how bridge loans work and what they cost.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Jan 2
Self-Employed Mortgage Guide Canada 2026: How to Actually Get Approved - Self Employed mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Self Employed

Self-Employed Mortgage Guide Canada 2026: How to Actually Get Approved

A real-world guide to qualifying for a Canadian mortgage when you are self-employed — what lenders want to see, which programs exist, and how to structure your income before you apply.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Jan 1