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Exciting Mortgage News for Self-Employed Canadians

A Common Sense Approach to Lending Finally there’s some relief for the self-employed related to mortgage financing! In 2010, 2.7 million Canadians were self-employed. That number has continued to skyrocket thanks in part to the precarious employment environment and workers … Continue reading

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Ontario Helping First-Time Homebuyers!

Doubling the Rebate on Land-Transfer Tax Ontario is doubling the rebate on the land-transfer tax for first-time homebuyers to $4,000, but is increasing the same tax on homes that sell for over $2 million. The government says half of first-time … Continue reading

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Banks Feel the Heat from Regulated Lenders!

The Globe and Mail Got it Wrong! Three weeks ago, while we were all enjoying the hot and humid days of summer, The Globe and Mail reported that “unregulated lenders” now own a 15% share of Canada’s mortgage market, according … Continue reading

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Six Things You Never Knew About Tracy Irwin, Mortgage Broker

Happy New Year! May your 2016 be filled with abundance, joy and the fulfillment of all your hard work! “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Six Things … Continue reading

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First Time Home Buyer? You’re Not Alone!

That’s what the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) semi-annual mortgage survey shows. This is THE survey that gauges the pulse of the housing market in Canada. This year’s highlights include new data points that shed light on previously unexplored topics, … Continue reading

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