House & Mortgage
Considering walking away from a pre-con deal? Discover how the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act's debt relief options can help protect you from builder claims including consumer proposals, Division I proposals, and bankruptcy solutions to handle potential lawsuits when you can't close.
Facing challenges closing your pre-construction condo purchase? This article explains why buyers struggle to close in today's market, what happens if you can't complete your purchase, and reviews your options - including both financing alternatives and debt relief solutions. Learn what professional help you need and when to seek advice.
It is possible to buy a home and get a mortgage after a consumer proposal. Discover timelines, credit rebuilding strategies, and expert tips from Hoyes Michalos to achieve homeownership post-proposal.
The credit impact of a bankruptcy or consumer proposal does not have to prevent you from getting a mortgage. Discover steps that can help you get a mortgage even if you have bad credit.
Canadian homeowners are increasingly struggling to keep up with monthly mortgage payments. Rising interest rates have more than doubled mortgage payments for some homeowners, and the high cost of real estate has led to larger... Read more »
Learn how to get a mortgage after bankruptcy in Canada. Discover credit rebuilding strategies, down payment tips, and mortgage options to help you become a homeowner again.
For Canadian homeowners, the mortgage renewal process is a significant aspect of their homeownership journey. While the prospect of mortgage renewal brings the promise of negotiating better terms, it doesn’t always go smoothly. Around 3%... Read more »
Struggling to pay your mortgage or have you already fallen behind? Don't worry, you have options available, including refinancing problem debt, selling your home, or filing a consumer proposal to get rid of unsecured debt to allow for more comfortable payment of your mortgage.
If you are facing a power of sale or foreclosure by your mortgage lender, find out what the basics and differences of both legal proceedings are, and what options you have.
Will filing for bankruptcy help stop a mortgage foreclosure? Can I keep my home? What are my options if I cannot afford my mortgage payments? Find out with our comprehensive guide to foreclosures and bankruptcy.
Doug Hoyes explains what happens with your principle balance and interest rates when you can’t afford your deferred mortgage payments. Learn about options you have to help you move forward.
Are you unable to meet your mortgage payments, and are wondering what options you have next? Doug Hoyes explains mortgage shortfalls, full recourse mortgage laws in Canada and how to manage them.
What can you do if you are unable to make your some debt payments yet you have significant home equity? We explain home equity debt consolidation, home equity loans and when a consumer proposal is a better option.
A consumer proposal deals with unsecured debts, not secured debts like a mortgage. If that's the case, find out how filing a consumer proposal affects your home equity, an existing or even qualifying for a future mortgage?
Have you recently completed a consumer proposal or bankruptcy, and are trying to rent a new place? We provide resources for stable and affordable units and what to do if you have a bad credit score.
Do you want to learn more about how insolvency can affect your home? This blog outlines Ontario’s exemption law on home equity, current mortgages, and strategies to plan your way out of debt while keeping your house.
Mortgages give people the ability to buy homes, but is there such a thing as a mortgage that costs too much? Doug Hoyes explores high ratio mortgages and what you can do if you can’t afford your mortgage.
Are you struggling to keep up with your mortgage, but are determined to keep your home? Find out if dealing with other problem debt can balance your budget and what options can help you save your home.