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Purchase
You have your preauthorization in hand. Here is what still needs to happen, in order, before signing at the notary in Quebec — with no last-minute surprises.
6-minute read
Purchase
Financing denied after your accepted offer in Quebec: the 6 immediate actions to save the file — financing condition, alternative lenders, negotiation.
6-minute read
Purchase
The exact list of documents to prepare your mortgage preauthorization fast in Quebec: proof of income, CRA NoA, down payment, debts.
9-minute read
Purchase
What can drag down your credit score, inflate your ratios, or sink your file right before preauthorization. Steer clear of these 6 traps.
10-minute read
Purchase
Notary fees, welcome tax (transfer duties), home insurance, adjustments, inspection: the real cash amount to plan for on a Quebec home purchase.
11-minute read
Purchase
Buyer market or seller market? Realistic negotiation ranges across Quebec in 2026, conditions to keep in your offer, and when to offer at asking.
9-minute read
Purchase
Prequalification (5 min, no docs) vs preauthorization (24-72h, 90-day rate hold): what to pick depending on where you are in your buying journey.
8-minute read
Refinance
How much equity can you pull out of a Quebec property? 80% LTV cap, notary costs, possible IRD penalty. Complete guide.
8-minute read
Refinance
HELOC, full refinance, or readvanceable mortgage? Three ways to tap into your home equity in Quebec. Costs, flexibility, and when each option actually works.
8-minute read
Refinance
Refinancing to fund a kitchen, bathroom, or addition. Real cost ranges, LTV caps, and the alternatives worth comparing before you sign.
8-minute read
Purchase
The mortgage brokerage mandate frames your relationship with the broker. Exclusive or non-exclusive: the real difference, and what it changes for you.
7-minute read
Purchase
Co-borrowing with a partner whose credit score is below 660 in Quebec: the 3 real strategies, their limits, and what a mortgage broker can do.
7-minute read
Purchase
GDS and TDS: the two ratios that determine how much you can borrow for a mortgage in Quebec. Detailed calculation with a worked example.
8-minute read
Purchase
Mortgage pre-authorization in Quebec takes anywhere from 24 hours to 2 weeks depending on the channel. Here are the real timelines and how to shorten them.
7-minute read
Renewal
Signing the first offer, ignoring the maturity date, forgetting the IRD penalty: the traps that quietly cost borrowers thousands at every renewal.
7-minute read
Purchase
Before visiting, validating your eligibility with an AMF broker sharpens the budget and makes your offer credible. Here is the mechanic, without a rate promise.
7-minute read
Refinance
Refinancing to renovate, consolidate debt, or pull out equity means fees and a fresh qualification. Here is how to figure out whether the move pays off.
7-minute read
Transfer
At the end of your term, transferring your mortgage to another lender typically costs nothing. Here is the mechanics, the timeline, and the traps to avoid.
7-minute read
Consolidation
Rolling cards and lines of credit into your mortgage cuts the monthly payment — but it stretches the debt and triggers a fresh deed. Here is how to keep it a win.
6-minute read
Renewal
The term is the length of your contract. The amortization is the length of time to pay off the principal. Here is what that changes at every renewal.
7-minute read
Renewal
The fixed vs variable debate comes back at every renewal. Here are the concrete parameters to look at — no magic formula, no rate promises.
7-minute read
Renewal
An AMF-licensed mortgage broker compares dozens of lenders — banks, credit unions, monolines, alternatives. Here is why that widens the rates available for your file.
7-minute read
Purchase
The HBP and FHSA are two different tools — used together, they can add $100,000 to your down payment. Here is how to combine them properly.
7-minute read
Purchase
The federal stress test forces borrowers to qualify at a rate higher than the contract rate. Here's what it means for your borrowing capacity in 2026.
6-minute read
Self-employed
Refused by the big banks? B lenders (MCAP, Equitable, Home Trust) are an option — provided you plan the exit. The rules of the game.
7-minute read
Renewal
The IRD penalty (interest rate differential) can turn a simple refinance into a five-figure bill. Here is how it is calculated and how to avoid it.
7-minute read
Self-employed
Income reported on a T2125 or paid as dividends? Here is how Canadian lenders really evaluate your file — and how to build an application that holds up.
7-minute read
Newcomer
No Canadian credit history, sometimes higher down payment, specific programs: what Canadian lenders really expect from a newcomer file.
7-minute read
Renewal
Six months before your renewal, the bank will send you a letter. Here is what to do before it lands — to stay in control of the negotiation.
7-minute read