by Peter Lirantzis | Oct 30, 2026 | Blog, Mortgage
Your first mortgage renewal can come with a lot of questions. Your lender sends a renewal offer with a new interest rate, but how do you know if it’s competitive? Do you have to accept it? And is there anything else you should be considering before signing? The good...
by Peter Lirantzis | Sep 25, 2026 | Blog, Mortgage
Your mortgage renewal is an important financial decision, but it shouldn’t be a last-minute one. Waiting until your lender sends you a renewal offer may mean you have less time to explore what else is available or consider whether your mortgage still fits your needs....
by Peter Lirantzis | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Mortgage
One of the biggest concerns homeowners are facing right now is significantly increased mortgage payments at term renewal. Many Canadians who locked into historically low interest rates several years ago are now approaching renewal in a much different rate environment....
by Peter Lirantzis | Apr 24, 2026 | Blog, Mortgage
One of the most common questions homeowners ask as their mortgage renewal approaches is whether switching lenders is more trouble than it’s worth. The assumption is often that it’s a complicated, time-consuming process filled with extra costs and paperwork. In...
by Peter Lirantzis | Mar 13, 2026 | Blog, Mortgage
Your credit score is one of the most important numbers lenders consider when you apply for a mortgage. It provides a snapshot of how you manage borrowed money and helps lenders assess the level of risk involved in lending to you. Understanding how your credit score is...
by Peter Lirantzis | Feb 20, 2026 | Blog, Mortgage
One of the most common misconceptions among homebuyers is that a mortgage preapproval guarantees final approval. It doesn’t. A preapproval is an important first step in the homebuying process, but it’s not the finish line. Understanding the difference can help you...