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When You Need Mortgage Default Insurance

Discover when and why you may need mortgage default insurance and why mortgage default insurance matters.

Guide to Mortgage Penalties

Understand mortgage penalties in Canada before breaking your mortgage term. Learn about IRD, fixed vs variable rate penalties, and ways to minimize costly fees

Get a Mortgage Agent with a Strong Online Presence

Finding a mortgage agent with a strong online presence is important especially in today’s digital world. A strong online presence is indicator of a mortgage agent’s credibility, expertise, and client-centered approach

Housing as Income Percentage

Financial planners generally advise spending no more than 28% to 30% of your gross monthly income on housing. This guideline is known as the "front-end ratio" and primarily covers housing expenses like mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and...

Accessing Your Credit Score

In Canada, understanding and monitoring your credit score is crucial for managing your financial health. This score, a numerical representation of your creditworthiness, impacts various aspects of your financial life, from securing loans to negotiating better terms on...

Mortgages: You Better Shop Around

When shopping for a mortgage it is important to think like a bank. Don’t pay the loyalty penalty, get the advantage of having Allen Ehlert shop the market and get you your best mortgage

Property Tax Calculations

Understanding property taxes and their calculations in Canada is essential for homeowners, prospective buyers, and real estate professionals alike. Property taxes are a significant source of revenue for municipalities and directly impact local services and...

10 Commandments of Mortgages

Looking to buy your new home is an exciting experience. All the possibilities. You look and you look and you look. You go to open houses, have your realtor take you into house after house, then all of of sudden you walk into one house and bang it hits you, home! You...

Canadian Mortgage Lenders Exposed!

Do you know the 10 different types of lenders available to provide mortgages in Canada? Chartered banks are just one. Discover which is best for you!

Lenders Don’t Like Condotels

Condotels, or condo/hotel hybrids, have piqued the interest of many Canadians, particularly those seeking a flexible investment opportunity. Learn what they are, their key features, and if they are an investment right for you!

Mortgage Fees Uncovered

Aug 4, 2025

When you’re arranging a mortgage, the words “lender fee,” “brokerage fee,” or “commitment fee” can feel like a foreign language. And if you’re thinking, “Why are there so many, and who’s pocketing what?” you’re not alone. These fees aren’t random add-ons; each one serves a different purpose, and knowing what they mean can save you a lot of confusion (and maybe a bit of stress).

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