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Paying off one debt to take on another

Bruce Sellery says there are times when it makes sense to add to your mortgage, especially if it helps...

Paying off one debt to take on another

Mortgages

Tipping point

Canada's housing market is at a "tipping point," Royal LePage said Tuesday. Tighter lending rules combined with overshooting prices...

Tipping point

Mortgages

Changes in effect

Roughly half of Canadians are unaware of new mortgage rules that go into effect Monday.

Changes in effect

Mortgages

Mortgage clock

The average Canadian homeowner has 15 years left on their mortgage but that number could fall in the coming...

Mortgage clock

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Outdated mortgage formulae mean trouble

GDSR calculations are out of date.

Outdated mortgage formulae mean trouble

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When good debt goes bad

Amid rising economic uncertainty the notion of good debt could backfire.

When good debt goes bad

Debt

Say goodbye to the 30-year mortgage

Ottawa is attempting to cool the hot housing market by eliminating the 30-year mortgage and toughening lending rules.

Say goodbye to the 30-year mortgage

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Lending clampdown

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced plans to tighten borrowing rules in Canada.

Lending clampdown

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Manage your mortgage

Bruce Sellery looks at the pros and cons of picking a long mortgage amortization period.

Manage your mortgage

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