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First-Time Home Buyer Programs & Rebates in Canada 2025 - Uncategorized mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Uncategorized

First-Time Home Buyer Programs & Rebates in Canada 2025

Complete guide to all federal and provincial incentives, rebates, and programs for first-time buyers in 2025.

Dec 28
7 min read
Business for Self (BFS) Mortgage Programs Explained - self-employed mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
self-employed

Business for Self (BFS) Mortgage Programs Explained

Discover specialized mortgage programs designed for self-employed Canadians—from stated income to alternative documentation options.

Dec 28
4 min read
Multi-Unit Property Financing: Duplexes, Triplexes & Fourplexes - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Multi-Unit Property Financing: Duplexes, Triplexes & Fourplexes

Navigate financing for multi-unit residential properties. Understand down payments, rental income qualification, and investor strategies.

Dec 27
4 min read
Credit Card Debt Solutions for Homeowners - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Financial Advice

Credit Card Debt Solutions for Homeowners

Struggling with credit card debt? Learn how homeowners can leverage their position to eliminate high-interest debt and regain financial control.

Dec 26
5 min read
Commission Income Mortgages: Qualifying with Variable Pay - self-employed mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
self-employed

Commission Income Mortgages: Qualifying with Variable Pay

How salespeople, realtors, and other commission earners can successfully qualify for a mortgage despite income variability.

Dec 25
4 min read
Contractor & Gig Worker Mortgages: Getting Approved - self-employed mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
self-employed

Contractor & Gig Worker Mortgages: Getting Approved

How contractors, freelancers, and gig economy workers can qualify for mortgages despite non-traditional income documentation.

Dec 24
4 min read
Mortgage After Bankruptcy: Your Path Back to Homeownership - credit-qualification mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
credit-qualification

Mortgage After Bankruptcy: Your Path Back to Homeownership

Rebuilding credit after bankruptcy? Learn when you can qualify for a mortgage and how to rebuild toward homeownership.

Dec 23
4 min read
Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Property Financing - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Property Financing

Navigate the unique challenges of financing properties for short-term rentals, including income qualification, lender policies, and investment strategies.

Dec 22
5 min read
Real Estate Investment Strategy: Building Your Portfolio - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Real Estate Investment Strategy: Building Your Portfolio

From your first rental to a multi-property portfolio—strategies, financing approaches, and wealth-building tactics for Canadian real estate investors.

Dec 21
4 min read