mortgages

Already Have a Mortgage? Here’s How a Second Loan Mortgage Can Work for You

Thinking about taking out a second loan on your mortgage but hesitant because you already have one?...

Why Your Bank Declined Your Mortgage and How We Can Help

Getting declined for a mortgage by your bank can feel like a door slammed shut. You’ve worked...

Biggest Mortgage Scams in 2025 – And How to Protect Yourself

Facing the 2025 market can be daunting, particularly when it comes to securing a mortgage. We’ve seen...

Interest Rate Predictions for Canadian Mortgages in 2025

The last few years in Canada have been nothing short of a fever dream. From the unexpected...

Canadian Confidence Feels Shaky When it Comes to Mortgages and Real Estate – But Here Are Some Positive Perspectives

From where we sit as Mortgage Underwriters at Skip the Bank, we’re working with many new and...

The Ultimate Guide to Fixed or Variable Mortgage Rates in 2025

Shakespeare might have thought “to be or not to be” was the ultimate question, but he wasn’t...

Should You Wait For Lower Interest Rates?

In Ontario’s dynamic real estate scene, many homebuyers are pausing before they take the plunge on a...

3 Mortgage Financing Trends for 2024: What Borrowers and Industry Professionals Need to Know

The mortgage financing industry is constantly changing, and recent trends have significantly impacted both borrowers and industry...

How a Lower Rate Doesn’t Always Equal a Lower Mortgage Payment

When it comes to buying a new home or refinancing an existing mortgage, many people are eager...

The Challenges of Home Ownership

Owning a Home Has its Challenges; this article talks about how to overcome them CBC recently ran...

What a Rate Hold Is and Why It Could Help You in 2023

In this blog we will breakdown out top tips for mortgages for the second half of 2023....

Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster: Understanding Payment Frequency and Acceleration

Accelerate Your Mortgage Repayment: Choosing the Ideal Payment Schedule Your mortgage payment schedule consists of two important...