mortgage basics

Covers of the Home Buying Basics guide in English, Hindi and Punjabi

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Free guide: home buying basics in English, Hindi and Punjabi

September 28, 2026 2 min read

Comparison of the monthly payment you pay at a 4.5% contract rate and the higher payment you must qualify at under the stress test

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Fixed or variable? And the mortgage stress test, explained

September 28, 2026 4 min read

Two bars comparing housing costs and total debt against the 39% GDS and 44% TDS limits on a $10,000 monthly income

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GDS and TDS: the two ratios that decide how much you can borrow

September 28, 2026 4 min read

Bar chart of a 25-year mortgage showing interest shrinking and principal growing each year, with the crossover in year 10

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How a mortgage works in Ontario: term, amortization, rate and payment

September 28, 2026 4 min read