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Mortgage & Finance

Mortgage rates, financing, and home loan guides for Ontario buyers

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预批就一定能拿到贷款吗？聊聊安省房贷“预批”和“正式批”的真实差距

不是。预批是有条件的初步评估，不是放款承诺。加拿大金融消费者管理局（FCAC）明确指出，预批不保证你最终能拿到贷款，预批金额只是你“最多”可能拿到的额度。真正决定你能否成交的，是交接前的正式审批——它要重新核验你的收入、信用，并对房屋做估价。

	      Jun 15, 2026	    

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Co-Signer vs Guarantor on a Canadian Mortgage: What Every Parent Helping a Child Buy in the GTA Should Know

Co-signing or guaranteeing your child's mortgage in Canada? They are not the same. Arthur Zhao breaks down liability, who goes on title, the credit-report hit, and how to get removed later.

	      Jun 14, 2026	    

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Reverse Mortgages for Ontario Homeowners 55+: How CHIP and Equitable Bank Work — and Whether They’re Worth It

A reverse mortgage lets Ontario homeowners 55+ tap home equity with no monthly payments — but compounding interest erodes your estate. Arthur Zhao breaks down CHIP, Equitable Bank, the costs, the trade-offs, and the alternatives.

	      Jun 14, 2026	    

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The RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan Is Now $60,000: How to Withdraw, Repay, and Stack It with the FHSA

Canada's RRSP Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) withdrawal limit rose to $60,000 in 2024 — up to $120,000 for a qualifying couple. Here's how the HBP works, the 15-year tax-free repayment rule, and how to stack it with the FHSA to maximize your down payment.

	      Jun 13, 2026	    

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$1.5M Insured Mortgage Cap & 30-Year Amortizations: How the Dec 2024 Rules Help You Buy

Since December 15, 2024, Canada's insured mortgage cap rose from $1M to $1.5M — you can buy a $1.5M home with $125,000 down instead of $300,000. All first-time buyers and anyone buying new construction can also choose a 30-year amortization. Here's what it means for your budget.

	      Jun 13, 2026	    

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Canada’s First-Time Home Buyers’ GST Rebate (Bill C-4): Up to $50,000 Back on a New Home

Bill C-4's First-Time Home Buyers' GST Rebate became law on March 12, 2026. Eligible first-time buyers get a full rebate of the 5% federal GST on new homes up to $1M (up to $50,000), phasing out between $1M and $1.5M. Here's who qualifies and how it works.

	      Jun 13, 2026	    

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How to Actually Measure Real Estate Investment Returns: Cap Rate, Cash-on-Cash, and IRR Explained

A plain-English guide to real estate investment metrics: cap rate, cash-on-cash return, gross/net yield, and IRR. Includes a worked example showing how leverage and compounding affect your actual return.

	      Jun 9, 2026	    

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How Credit Scores Work in Canada (and How They Affect Your Mortgage)

What credit score do you need for a mortgage in Canada? A clear guide to the 300-900 scale, the five Equifax/TransUnion scoring factors, CMHC's 600 minimum, and how to raise your score before you buy.

	      Jun 8, 2026	    