Mortgage Qualification Tips

Understand why a smaller bankruptcy can actually be harder to overcome than a larger one when applying for a mortgage.

The Bank of Canada held at 2.25% — but markets are pricing a hike by December. Here's what Macklem said, what he didn't, and how to choose your term.

Certain incomes can be grossed up to boost your mortgage qualifying power. Learn which sources qualify and what lenders allow.

Canada added 87,800 jobs in May — the strongest gain since 2024. Here's what it means for interest rates, housing, and your mortgage.

A Middle East flare-up sent oil prices soaring this week — and Canadian mortgage rates felt it. Here's what it means for your renewal or purchase.

Learn how BC's PTT exemptions and the new 2025 federal GST rebate could save first-time buyers over $60,000. Marko Gelo breaks it all down.

Canada’s latest GDP report showed weakness, including a sharp drop in residential investment. But with April showing signs of strength, rate cuts are not ...

Mortgage qualification can feel like being put on trial. From income documents to down payment paper trails, lenders are asking more questions than many ...

Canada’s mortgage market is changing beneath the surface. Some financing options are opening up, while others are becoming harder to access. Here’s what ...

Divorce is emotional — but mortgage qualification is mathematical. In this article, Marko Gelo explains three major mortgage problems that separating couples ...