Day: 30 September 2014

Every now and then we see a mortgage stat that’s a jaw-dropper. This finding from Manulife Bank is one of them. It suggests there are a lot more people with money to burn than one might expect. Manulife recently surveyed 1,000 Canadian homeowners between the ages of 30 to 59. Among respondents with a mortgage, …

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Navigating the world of Canadian home buying Step 1: Figure out how much you can afford.Falling in love with a house you can’t afford can be heartbreaking. Avoid disappointment by figuring out your budget before you start looking. First, decide how much you can afford for your down payment. The Home Buyers Plan lets you …

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