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Mortgage Default Guide

Learn all about home mortgages – how to get approved, how much mortgage you can afford, and what happens when you can’t make mortgage payments.

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How to get approval for a mortgage?

Looking to buy a house? Renew your mortgage or refinance? You need to have your financial house in order before you can get mortgage approval

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How do mortgage payments work?

Did you know that the decisions you make regarding your mortgage terms can greatly affect your mortgage payments and schedule?

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The history of Canadian mortgages: Why do they exist?

From the 1900s to the 2020s, Canadian mortgages have gone through many historical changes

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How much mortgage can you afford?

Calculating how much the bank or mortgage provider will lend you, and how much you can realistically pay each month is the smart way to buy a home within your…

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How to negotiate your mortgage

Negotiating a great rate and the best conditions on your mortgage is kind of like asking your boss for a raise – you need to do a bit of prep work before the…

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How to complete your mortgage renewal

Confused or concerned about the steps to complete a mortgage renewal? Here’s what to expect, along with 3 tips for getting the best deal

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What does it mean to default on a mortgage loan?

Not paying your mortgage isn’t the only way to default on a mortgage. Extensive renovations, renting out a basement, falling behind on property taxes, letting…

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Is it time to renegotiate a mortgage?

Low mortgage rates in Canada is prompting the question on whether or not you should renegotiate your mortgage. Whether it’s to get access to your home’s…

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