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Self-Employed Mortgage with 1 Year Income — Ontario Guide

Yes, you can qualify for a mortgage in Ontario with only one year of self-employed income — but typically not through a major bank's standard A-lender channel, which usually requires two years of Notices of Assessment. The realistic paths are

Bank of Canada Rate Hold

Bank of Canada Rate Hold July 2026: Mortgage Impact

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Rate figures are as of the Bank of Canada announcement of July

Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio

Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio Canada: What It Means (2026)

The sales-to-new-listings ratio is a percentage that shows whether Canadian home sales are keeping pace with new listings. Above 60 percent tilts toward sellers, below

Toronto home sales

Toronto Home Sales 2026: What It Means for Your Mortgage

Toronto home sales rose 9.4% year-over-year in June 2026 while new listings fell 12.9%, marking the fourth straight month of sales gains and a tightening

mortgage shortfall at closing

Mortgage Shortfall at Closing: What to Do (Canada 2026)

A mortgage shortfall at closing means the lender is willing to fund less than you need to complete the purchase, usually because the appraisal came

low appraisal

Low Appraisal Mortgage: Can Your Deal Still Close? | Pegasus

Yes — you can often still get a mortgage in Canada even when the appraisal comes in below the purchase price, but the deal usually

mortgage rates canada

Mortgage Rates Canada This Week: July 20, 2026 Update

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Rate figures reflect best advertised rates as of the week of July

should I wait to buy a house in Canada

Should I Wait to Buy a House in Canada? 2026 Guide

Last Updated: July 2026 Short answer: Whether to wait depends on your finances, not on the market. Elevated borrowing costs, home prices that still feel

Mortgage Rate Outlook

Mortgage Rate Outlook Canada: H2 2026 Buyer's Guide

Last updated: July 2026 Quick Answer In the second half of 2026, the Bank of Canada is expected to hold its overnight policy rate at

How Mortgage Brokers Get Paid in Canada

How Mortgage Brokers Get Paid in Canada (2026 Guide)

Disclaimer. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Speak with a licensed mortgage professional before making any mortgage decisions.

closing costs

Closing Costs in Canada: What Home Buyers Pay in 2026

Closing costs in Canada typically run between 1.5% and 4% of the purchase price, on top of the down payment. The main line items are

mortgage discharge

Mortgage Discharge in Canada: Process, Cost & Timeline

A mortgage discharge is the legal step that removes a lender's claim from a property's title once the mortgage is paid off. It happens in

Home Buyers' Amount

Home Buyers' Amount 2026: Claim Up to $1,500 (Canada)

The Home Buyers' Amount is a federal non-refundable tax credit worth up to $1,500 for eligible first-time home buyers. Claim it by entering $10,000 on