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Mortgages for Doctors, Dentists, and Medical Professionals in Canada (2026) - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Mortgages for Doctors, Dentists, and Medical Professionals in Canada (2026)

Physician mortgage programs, projected income qualification, PLOC debt calculations, and lender-by-lender comparisons for Canadian medical professionals buying a home.

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Aug 17
Can You Be Denied a Mortgage Renewal in Canada? - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Can You Be Denied a Mortgage Renewal in Canada?

Yes, lenders can decline to renew — but it is rare. Here is what triggers it, what your options are, and how to protect yourself 120 days out.

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Aug 11
Rental Property HELOC vs Refinance for Renovations: The 2026 Comparison - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Rental Property HELOC vs Refinance for Renovations: The 2026 Comparison

When a rental HELOC beats a refinance for funding renovations on an investment property in Canada — including BRRRR sequencing, the 65% LTV ceiling, and the rate gap that matters.

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Jun 2
Investment Property Renewal: Why Your Bank Is Not Offering the Best Rate (And What to Do About It) - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Investment Property Renewal: Why Your Bank Is Not Offering the Best Rate (And What to Do About It)

The structural reason rental renewal offers run 40–80 bps above market — and the exact 60-day playbook to switch lenders at maturity without paying a penalty.

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Jun 1
Refinancing a Rental to Buy Another: The Equity Take-Out Strategy in 2026 - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Refinancing a Rental to Buy Another: The Equity Take-Out Strategy in 2026

How Canadian landlords use refinanced rental equity as the down payment on the next property — including the 80% LTV cap, BRRRR mechanics, and the order of operations that gets you funded.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Jun 1
BC Fixed vs Variable Mortgage Guide: 2026 Update - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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BC Fixed vs Variable Mortgage Guide: 2026 Update

In 2026 the fixed-vs-variable decision is no longer about who "wins the prediction game" — it's about matching the product to your actual life.

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May 31
Rental Property Refinance Rules in 2026: LTV, DCR, and the Stress Test, Explained - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Rental Property Refinance Rules in 2026: LTV, DCR, and the Stress Test, Explained

A clear walkthrough of the three tests every Canadian rental refinance has to pass — with worked examples on a $750K Toronto duplex and a $420K Calgary condo.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
May 31
Should You Refinance Your Rental Before Renewal? The Penalty vs Rate-Savings Math - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Should You Refinance Your Rental Before Renewal? The Penalty vs Rate-Savings Math

When breaking a rental mortgage mid-term beats waiting for renewal — with the formula, two worked examples, and the trap most landlords fall into.

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May 31
Refinancing & Renewing a Rental or Investment Property Mortgage in Canada: The 2026 Playbook - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Refinancing & Renewing a Rental or Investment Property Mortgage in Canada: The 2026 Playbook

A practical, lender-by-lender guide for Canadian landlords renewing or refinancing investment property mortgages in 2026 — LTV limits, DCR rules, stress test math, and when switching beats staying.

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May 30