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Investment Property Mortgages in Canada: Complete 2026 Guide - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Investment Property Mortgages in Canada: Complete 2026 Guide

Everything you need to know about financing investment properties in Canada for 2026, from down payments to rental income qualification.

Dec 15
12 min read
Buying a Second Property While Owning a Home: 2026 Strategies - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Buying a Second Property While Owning a Home: 2026 Strategies

Smart strategies for purchasing your second property in 2026, whether for investment, vacation, or family use.

Dec 14
10 min read
Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada: When They Make Sense - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada: When They Make Sense

Private mortgages aren't just for people with bad credit. Learn when private lending is the right solution and how to navigate this alternative market.

Nov 29
12 min read
HELOC vs Refinance: Complete Comparison Guide - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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HELOC vs Refinance: Complete Comparison Guide

Comparing HELOCs and refinancing for accessing home equity. Understand the pros, cons, and costs of each option.

Nov 29
10 min read
Divorce and Your Mortgage: Options & Strategies - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Divorce and Your Mortgage: Options & Strategies

Navigating mortgage decisions during divorce or separation. Understanding buyouts, refinancing, selling, and protecting your credit.

Nov 22
11 min read
GDS and TDS Ratios Explained: How Lenders Qualify You - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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GDS and TDS Ratios Explained: How Lenders Qualify You

Understand the debt service ratios lenders use to determine your mortgage eligibility and how to improve your numbers.

Nov 28
8 min read
Spousal Buyout Mortgages During Separation or Divorce - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Spousal Buyout Mortgages During Separation or Divorce

How to buy out your partner's share of your home during divorce and the mortgage options available.

Nov 20
10 min read
Debt Consolidation: When Does It Make Sense? - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Debt Consolidation: When Does It Make Sense?

Learn how consolidating high-interest debts into your mortgage can save you thousands and simplify your finances.

Nov 20
7 min read
How to Protect Yourself from Mortgage Fraud - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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How to Protect Yourself from Mortgage Fraud

Learn to recognize mortgage fraud schemes and protect yourself during the home buying process.

Nov 12
9 min read