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Mortgages in Canada

Use this information to help understand Canadian mortgages - rates, calculators, deciding if you should buy a house and what you can afford.
Rules for Government-Guaranteed Mortgages Change
The Canadian federal government tightens the rules for government-guaranteed mortgages effective October 15, 2008.
CanadaMortgage.com Learning Centre
Articles on mortgages in Canada, for both buyers and sellers and realtors. Includes reverse mortgages, pre-qualifying for a mortgage and payment options.
The ABCs of Mortgages
Learn about the terms and conditions of your mortgage, your rights and responsibilities, and how to pay your mortgage off faster. From the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.
CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance
With this Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) program, Canadians can buy a home with a downpayment as low as five percent.
Mortgage Rates Across Canada
Mortgage rates from major lending institutions across Canada. From CANOE Money.
Mortgage Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate the maximum amount of motgage you can afford, and your monthly payments. From Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Mortgage Qualifier Calculator
Use this calculator to figure out if you can qualify for a home mortgage based on income and expenses. From the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.

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