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Forget what you heard, entrepreneurs can get...

It’s a common belief that if you’re self-employed, the homeownership dream will always be out of reach. But entrepreneurs need not fret, you can still get a mortgage! If you’re self-employed, you may have a more difficult time obtaining financing for that home, but there’s still many ways to get it. If you can prove your income, show you’re up-to-date on your taxes and you have solid credit, the chances that you get that approval, are greatly improved. By providing the required documentation, you’re much more likely to be approved for a mortgage if you qualify based on your income. The trouble is that if you cannot…

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8 Jun 2017

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Why more mortgage consumers are working...

The CMHC recently released their 2017 Mortgage Consumer Survey results, which outline key trends about home buying and…

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18 Jan 2017

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Breaking Down the Mortgage Insurance...

Both CMHC and Genworth announced identical mortgage insurance premium hikes yesterday, which is causing a bit of panic,…

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31 Aug 2016

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CMHC: Mortgage Loan Insurance is Up

Earlier this week, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released their quarterly financial report on earnings and trends.…

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7 Jun 2016

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Canadian home buying patterns revealed

CMHC released its annual Mortgage Consumer Survey today, which unveils the home buying and mortgage behaviours of Canadians.…

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30 Oct 2013

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How to Prep for Mortgage Applications

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or empty-nester, being properly prepared for your mortgage application will ensure the process…

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28 Aug 2013

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Mortgage Insurance for Flood-Impacted...

CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) continues to provide mortgage insurance to Albertans, but what’s changed if you…

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2 Jan 2014

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2013: Mortgage Year in Review

With rate changes, economic factors south of the border and natural disasters boosting home sales in Calgary, 2013…

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4 Dec 2013

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Who are the first-time homebuyers?

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released figures that give us an idea of what the…

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25 Nov 2015

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What do First-Time Homebuyers Look Like...

CMHC released their annual First-Time Homebuyers Survey today, outlining the buying patterns and profiles of first-time homebuyers in…

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29 Jul 2015

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Big news for homeowners with secondary...

A big announcement came from CMHC this week, that will reap big rewards for a lot of homeowners…

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8 Apr 2015

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Genworth and CMHC both raise mortgage...

Canada’s two biggest mortgage insurers both raised their premiums by 15% this week, bringing changes to the mortgage…

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8 Oct 2014

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What First-Time Homebuyers Look Like in...

Earlier this week, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the results of their 2014 First-Time Homebuyers Survey,…

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