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What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada – National

What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada – National

The federal government is looking at making Islamic home financing increasingly accessible to help more Canadians break into the housing market. As part of the 2024 federal budget that was released last week, Ottawa said it is “exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages.”Last month, the federal government started consulting financial

Some fixed mortgage rates are up despite hints of Bank of Canada cuts. Why?

Some fixed mortgage rates are up despite hints of Bank of Canada cuts. Why?

Market watchers say some Canadian lenders are raising their fixed-mortgage rates on offer despite indications from the Bank of Canada that rate cuts are possible in the months ahead. Mortgage experts who spoke to Motorcycle accident toronto today say despite the Canadian central bank opening the door on rates coming down by mid-year, stubborn economic data in

Ottawa changing RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, some mortgage amortization rules – National

Ottawa changing RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, some mortgage amortization rules – National

The federal government has announced a series of measures to make it easier for first-time buyers to break into the housing market with changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan and amortizations on some mortgages. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled the changes Thursday morning, the latest housing-focused announcement ahead of her tabling the 2024 federal budget

Flair Airlines is now Canada’s lone low-cost carrier. Can it rise to the moment?

Flair Airlines is now Canada’s lone low-cost carrier. Can it rise to the moment?

The recent demise of Lynx Air leaves Flair Airlines alone holding the banner for ultra-low-cost carriers in the Canadian airspace. Heading into the busy summer travel season when airlines make much of their money, some experts say travellers booking tickets across Canada will have to weigh cheap airfare against the reputational and financial uncertainty dogging

CRA no longer requiring tax return for bare trusts this year – National

CRA no longer requiring tax return for bare trusts this year – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians with bare trust arrangements, such as a co-signed mortgage or joint bank account, are now exempt from filing a return this tax season. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) said in an announcement Thursday that bare trusts no longer have to file a T3 Income Tax and