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What You Need to Know About Mortgage Arrears

May 22, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

This week, CMHC projected that mortgage arrears could surge to record highs. But, what exactly are mortgage arrears, and how are they different from mortgage defaults or foreclosures? Continue reading »

COVID-19 Insurance Relief Update: Aviva Canada

May 22, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

Aviva is enhancing its COVID-19 premium discount for drivers across Canada. Continue reading »

How Much Have Mortgage Rates Fallen Since the Pandemic Began?

May 20, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

It’s hard to find a positive side to a coronavirus pandemic that’s devastated lives and economies around the world. Continue reading »

Will COVID-19 Help Housing Affordability?

May 18, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

For those who’ve been hoping to enter Canada’s increasingly expensive housing market while prices are “on sale”, this seems like the chance they’ve been waiting for. Continue reading »

So, You Want to Deliver Food

May 14, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

If you decide to get into delivering fast food with SkipTheDishes or another food delivery company, make sure you don’t skip the auto insurance coverage you need. Continue reading »

How to Prove the Source of Your Down Payment

May 13, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

For many, scrounging up the required down payment is the most challenging part of homebuying. But one thing many overlook is that lenders all want to know where your money came from. Continue reading »

How Much Does Auto Insurance Cost for Electric Vehicles?

May 12, 2020 - by Dave Webb

Electric vehicles may cost more upfront, but the long-term operating costs — including auto insurance — may be cheaper. Continue reading »

10 Ways to Reduce Your Home Insurance Premium

May 11, 2020 - by Liam Lahey

Insurers offer many discounts for homeowners, condo owners, and tenants. Get the scoop on all the ways you can save on your policy. Continue reading »

Will COVID-19 Lead to a Rise in Mortgage Defaults?

May 8, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Canadian banks have stepped up, offering mortgage deferrals or skip-a-payment assistance to more than 710,000 Canadians. Continue reading »

CAA Insurance Adds $100 Auto Rebate to Discount on Home and Auto Premiums in Ontario

May 8, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

The rate reduction applies to new and renewing customers to help them cope with the financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Continue reading »

Rates.ca Resources & News

What You Need to Know About Mortgage Arrears

COVID-19 Insurance Relief Update: Aviva Canada

How Much Have Mortgage Rates Fallen Since the Pandemic Began?

Will COVID-19 Help Housing Affordability?

So, You Want to Deliver Food

How to Prove the Source of Your Down Payment

How Much Does Auto Insurance Cost for Electric Vehicles?

10 Ways to Reduce Your Home Insurance Premium

Will COVID-19 Lead to a Rise in Mortgage Defaults?

CAA Insurance Adds $100 Auto Rebate to Discount on Home and Auto Premiums in Ontario

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