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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.

Jan 4
4 min read
Bad Credit Mortgage Options in Canada: Complete 2025 Guide - Uncategorized mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Bad Credit Mortgage Options in Canada: Complete 2025 Guide

Explore all your mortgage options with bad credit in Canada, from B lenders to private mortgages and credit rebuilding strategies.

Jan 3
9 min read
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.

Jan 3
4 min read
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.

Jan 2
4 min read
Self-Employed Mortgage Guide Canada: How to Qualify in 2025 - Uncategorized mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Self-Employed Mortgage Guide Canada: How to Qualify in 2025

Complete guide for self-employed Canadians on qualifying for mortgages, including stated income options and documentation requirements.

Jan 1
8 min read
Home Inspection Tips: Complete Buyer’s Checklist - first-time-buyers mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
first-time-buyers

Home Inspection Tips: Complete Buyer’s Checklist

Essential home inspection guidance for buyers—what to look for, red flags to watch, and questions to ask your inspector.

Jan 1
5 min read
Closing Costs: Complete Guide for Canadian Homebuyers - first-time-buyers mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
first-time-buyers

Closing Costs: Complete Guide for Canadian Homebuyers

Every cost you'll face when closing on a home—from legal fees to land transfer tax—with tips to minimize your expenses.

Dec 31
4 min read
Choosing a Real Estate Agent: Complete Buyer’s Guide - first-time-buyers mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
first-time-buyers

Choosing a Real Estate Agent: Complete Buyer’s Guide

How to find, interview, and select the right realtor for your home purchase. Essential questions to ask and red flags to avoid.

Dec 30
5 min read
Using Home Equity to Pay Off Debt: A Strategic Guide - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Financial Advice

Using Home Equity to Pay Off Debt: A Strategic Guide

Learn how to leverage your home equity to eliminate high-interest debt, including when it makes sense and potential risks.

Dec 29
5 min read