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Mortgage vs Other Debt: What Should You Pay Off First? - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Financial Advice

Mortgage vs Other Debt: What Should You Pay Off First?

Strategic guidance on prioritizing debt repayment—when to focus on your mortgage versus credit cards, car loans, and student loans.

Dec 20
5 min read
Financial Planning with Your Mortgage: Wealth Building Strategies - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Financial Advice

Financial Planning with Your Mortgage: Wealth Building Strategies

Integrate your mortgage into your broader financial plan—from leveraging equity to retirement planning and wealth building.

Dec 19
5 min read
BRRRR Method Explained: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

BRRRR Method Explained: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat

Master the BRRRR strategy for building a rental portfolio—how to buy undervalued properties, add value, and recycle your capital.

Dec 18
4 min read
Ontario Mortgage Guide: Everything You Need to Know - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Ontario Mortgage Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Province-specific mortgage guidance for Ontario buyers—from land transfer tax to first-time buyer programs and regional market insights.

Dec 17
3 min read
Toronto Real Estate Market: A Complete Buyer’s Guide - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Toronto Real Estate Market: A Complete Buyer’s Guide

Navigate Toronto's competitive housing market—from understanding neighborhoods to making winning offers and managing double land transfer tax.

Dec 16
4 min read
BC Mortgage Guide: British Columbia Home Buying Essentials - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

BC Mortgage Guide: British Columbia Home Buying Essentials

Navigate BC's unique housing market—from property transfer tax to foreign buyer restrictions and regional market differences.

Dec 15
3 min read
Alberta Mortgage Market: Calgary & Edmonton Buyer’s Guide - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Alberta Mortgage Market: Calgary & Edmonton Buyer’s Guide

Everything Alberta buyers need to know—from land title fees to regional market dynamics and opportunities in Calgary and Edmonton.

Dec 14
4 min read
Understanding Canada’s Mortgage Stress Test (B-20 Rules) - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Understanding Canada’s Mortgage Stress Test (B-20 Rules)

Learn how the mortgage stress test affects your borrowing power and what rate you actually need to qualify at under Canada's B-20 guidelines.

Dec 10
9 min read
When Should You Renew Your Mortgage Early? - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

When Should You Renew Your Mortgage Early?

Discover when breaking your mortgage early to renew makes financial sense and how to calculate if the penalty is worth it.

Dec 8
8 min read