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Alberta’s New Land Titles Registration Levy: What Home Buyers Need to Know

As of October 20, the Alberta government has introduced a new land titles registration levy that significantly increases fees for land transfers and mortgage registrations. This adjustment, announced in the provincial budget earlier this year, has come as a surprise to many Albertans, especially those planning to buy property or refinance their mortgages. What’s Changed?…

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OSFI Ends Stress Test Requirement for Uninsured Mortgage Renewals

Big News for Homeowners The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has announced a significant change in the mortgage landscape that will benefit many Canadian homeowners. Effective soon, borrowers with uninsured mortgages will no longer be required to complete a stress test when switching lenders at renewal time.   What Does This Mean…