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44,400 More Self-Employed Canadians: What It Means for Mortgage Planning

44,400 More Self-Employed Canadians: What It Means for Mortgage Planning

Canada added 44,400 self-employed workers in July 2026. As more Canadians earn income outside traditional employment, mortgage underwriting increasingly requires a deeper understanding of business income, documentation and lender-specific guidelines.

Calgary Rent 2026: Asking Rents Fall 4.5% - Is the Market Stabilizing?

Calgary Rent 2026: Asking Rents Fall 4.5% - Is the Market Stabilizing?

Calgary asking rents fell 4.5% in July 2026. See what the latest rental data means for Calgary renters, homebuyers and self-employed borrowers.

Bank of Canada Releases 2027 Interest Rate Announcement Schedule: What Homebuyers Should Know

Bank of Canada Releases 2027 Interest Rate Announcement Schedule: What Homebuyers Should Know

The Bank of Canada has published its 2027 policy interest rate announcement schedule. While this doesn't signal future rate changes, knowing these dates can help homebuyers and homeowners better prepare for mortgage decisions.

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25%: What It Means for Mortgage Borrowers in Canada

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25%: What It Means for Mortgage Borrowers in Canada

The Bank of Canada has held its policy rate at 2.25%. Learn what this decision means for fixed and variable mortgage rates, home buyers, and why lender strategy matters just as much as interest rates.

Meta's $13 Billion Investment in Alberta: What It Means for Homebuyers, Investors, and the Housing Market

Meta's $13 Billion Investment in Alberta: What It Means for Homebuyers, Investors, and the Housing Market

Meta's $13 billion investment marks one of Canada's largest private-sector projects. Discover what it could mean for Alberta's economy, housing market, and mortgage planning.

Financial Decisions Through a Lender's Lens: Why Different Professionals Often See Different Things

Financial Decisions Through a Lender's Lens: Why Different Professionals Often See Different Things

For many self-employed professionals and business owners, important financial decisions are rarely made in isolation.

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