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Refinancing to Pay Off Debt in Alberta: No Shame in It

Refinancing to Pay Off Debt in Alberta: No Shame in It

by Shawn Selanders | Jul 20, 2026 | Mortgage Tips

Should you feel bad about refinancing your home to pay off debt? No. Using the equity you spent years building to clear high-interest debt is one of the smartest financial moves an Alberta homeowner can make - and one of the most common. I have arranged mortgages...
Set Up Your CRA My Account Before Your Mortgage

Set Up Your CRA My Account Before Your Mortgage

by Shawn Selanders | Jun 7, 2026 | Mortgage Tips

SHAWN SELANDERSMortgage ArchitectsBe ReadyMortgage TipsSet Up Your CRA My Account Before Your MortgageHere's a five-minute job that saves days later: set up your CRA My Account now - even if you're not buying for a while.When you apply for a mortgage, your lender...
Why Banking with the Bank Your Grandfather Used Is Costing You Thousands

Why Banking with the Bank Your Grandfather Used Is Costing You Thousands

by Shawn Selanders | May 17, 2026 | Mortgage Tips

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Your Credit Cards Are Costing You $30,000. Here’s the Fix.

Your Credit Cards Are Costing You $30,000. Here’s the Fix.

by Shawn Selanders | Jan 31, 2026 | Mortgage Tips

SHAWN SELANDERSYour Local Mortgage ProfessionalFebruary 2026 This MonthDebt Piling Up? Your Home Might Be the Answer.Hi there,February in Alberta — the days are getting longer, the Chinooks are teasing us, and if you're like a lot of my clients, you're staring at...
Year-End Mortgage Checklist + What a Year It’s Been

Year-End Mortgage Checklist + What a Year It’s Been

by Shawn Selanders | Nov 30, 2025 | Mortgage Tips

SHAWN SELANDERSYour Local Mortgage ProfessionalDecember 2025 Year-End EditionYour Year-End Mortgage Checklist + What a Year It's BeenHi there,Quick rate update: on December 10th, the Bank of Canada held steady at 2.25%. The economy is showing signs of resilience — GDP...
Before the Holiday Bills Hit — A Smart Move for Homeowners

Before the Holiday Bills Hit — A Smart Move for Homeowners

by Shawn Selanders | Nov 1, 2025 | Mortgage Tips

SHAWN SELANDERSYour Local Mortgage ProfessionalNovember 2025 This MonthBefore the Holiday Bills Hit — A Smart Move for HomeownersHi there,November. The holiday spending is about to start, and if you're already carrying debt from the past year, now is the time to get...
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