If you're on the fence about whether or not you should choose a variable or a fixed interest rate, then this is the article for you.

On my last post, we talked all about variable interest rates, the two different kinds that you can obtain, and the important features that you need to be aware of if you're going to choose a variable interest rate.

With that in mind, a lot of people are still on the fence about whether a fixed or a variable interest rate is right for them as for each individual situation, the choice is going to be different.

So, today's article is dedicated to fixed interest rates, the important things you need to know about them, why you might choose one, and the important features and differences between one lender and the other when it comes to fixed interest rates.

Is your mortgage coming up for renewal soon? If so, this is blog for you.   Earlier in the year, Canada's banking regulator, OSFI, made an announcement that they were going to remove the stress test qualifications for all insured mortgages coming up for renewal.   The purpose behind this was to help increase competition for homeowners so that they are not locked into their existing lender and can shop around with their mortgage broker to find a better interest rate.   This is great news for anybody who is looking to shop around and get a better interest rate, but only for those…