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Mortgage Broker Use Reaches Five-Year High

Mortgage broker use reached a five-year high in 2025. The survey found that 38% of recent Canadian homebuyers used a broker, rising to 48% among first-time buyers. Competitive rates, multiple quotes and professional guidance were the leading reasons.
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Smiling older couple at home — CHIP Reverse Mortgage: Financial Freedom in Retirement

CHIP Reverse Mortgage: Enjoy More Financial Freedom in Retirement

Watch this short HomeEquity Bank video about how a CHIP Reverse Mortgage may help Canadian homeowners aged 55+ access home equity. Call Mortgage Broker Maurice Kwok (MBA, CPA) at 416-618-9312 to discuss whether it may suit your retirement plans.
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Ontario mortgage rates update for July 22, 2026, illustrated with stacked percentage blocks.

Ontario Mortgage Rates Update: July 22, 2026

Ontario Mortgage Rates Update (July 22, 2026): Compare current variable, fixed, B lender, second and private mortgage rates for owner-occupied properties.
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Current Ontario Mortgage Rates April 29 2026 - Bank of Canada Rate Hold Update

Market Update: Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Amid New Global Challenges

Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25%. View the April 29 Ontario rate update and economic outlook. Discuss your mortgage options with Maurice Kwok.
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Current mortgage interest rates in Ontario for March 2026 showing stacked coins with percentage symbols on a desk.

Ontario Mortgage Rates Update: April 16, 2026

Ontario Mortgage Rates Update (March 12, 2026): Fixed rates face upward pressure while the BoC holds steady. Get the latest rates and expert strategy from Maurice Kwok.
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Mortgage broker Maurice Kwok explaining reverse mortgage financial mechanics and benefits on a tablet to a senior couple in Ontario.

The 3 Camps of Reverse Mortgages: Separating Myths from Financial Mechanics

Confused by reverse mortgages? Separate emotional myths from financial mechanics. Learn the objective truth about unlocking your home equity for a worry-free retirement.
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