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SIMPLE ADVICE | MORTGAGES & HOME-OWNERSHIP
Make the home-buying process a breeze with our expert advice. Select from these topics or browse the articles below for tips on what matters to you.
Buying a home
Buying a home is an exciting adventure that comes with a lot of questions. Explore our advice articles to learn more about the home-buying journey.
HOME BUYING
The Ultimate First Home Savings Blueprint
HOME BUYING
Tax-Free First Home Savings Account, Explained
HOME BUYING
How to Save for Your Down Payment
HOME BUYING
6 Steps to Buying a Home
HOME BUYING
Understanding Interest Rates: Fixed vs. Variable
HOME BUYING
Mortgage Basics
HOME BUYING
Benefits of Being a First-time Home Buyer
HOME BUYING
Understanding Your Credit Score
HOME BUYING
Closing Costs for a Mortgage
HOME BUYING
To Rent or To Buy?
Home-ownership
Whether you're buying an investment property, downsizing or staying put but moving just your mortgage - we have the right advice for your next steps.
HOME-ownership
Savings Strategies to Prepare for Your Mortgage Renewal
HOME-ownership
Your Plan for a More Affordable Mortgage Renewal
HOME-ownership
When to Consider Switching Your Mortgage
HOME-ownership
Tapping Into the Power of Your Home Equity
HOME-ownership
What Do Rising Interest Rate Hikes Mean For You?
HOME-ownership
Be Mortgage-Free Faster
HOME-ownership
How to Avoid Mortgage Prepayment Charges
Additional resources for your home-buying journey
Find out how much mortgage you can afford and what you can afford and what your payments might look like.
Finding the perfect property takes time, we get it. Your pre-approved rate is guaranteed for 120 days. Keep hunting!
Find out the assessed value of your current home to evaluate the equity you've built over the years.
READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?
Whether you're buying your first home or your next home, renewing or switching your mortgage - you don't have to figure out a plan on your own.
To see how our mortgage solutions can work for you connect with one of our mortgage specialists.
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