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The Investor's Guide to Mortgage for Rental Property .

Master rental property mortgage financing. Learn residential vs commercial options, application steps, documentation requirements, and leverage strategies.

Secure a rental property mortgage with at least 20% down; 1-4 unit properties qualify for residential loans, 5+ units require commercial financing.

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Buying Your First Home Before 30: A Canadian Success Guide

A step-by-step guide for young Canadians to buy their first home before age 30 through strategic saving, debt management, and mortgage qualification.

2026.08.16 Scott Dillingham · 4 min Mortgage & Financing
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2026.07.27

Foreign Equity to Canadian Real Estate Guide

Transfer foreign property equity into Canadian real estate. Covers currency conversion, AML rules, down payments, and gift vs sale proceeds.

2026.07.27 Scott Dillingham · 11 min Real Estate Investing 101
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Ontario HST Rebate on New Homes: Save Up to $130,000

Ontario's HST waiver on new homes saves buyers up to $130,000. Stack with the CMHC Energy Star rebate for even bigger savings.

2026.03.30 Scott Dillingham · 8 min Mortgage & Financing
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DSCR Loan Down Payment: Minimums and How to Reduce It

DSCR loan down payment requirements explained. Minimum 20-25% typical, plus strategies to reduce your down payment using HELOC, cash-out refinance, and more.

2026.02.15 Scott Dillingham · 14 min Mortgage & Financing
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DSCR Loan Requirements 2026: Credit, Down Payment, Ratios

Complete breakdown of DSCR loan requirements. Minimum credit scores, down payment amounts, DSCR ratio thresholds, and property eligibility criteria explained.

2026.02.15 Scott Dillingham · 13 min Mortgage & Financing
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Commercial Mortgage Down Payment Canada: How Much?

Down payment requirements for commercial mortgages by property type in Canada. CMHC programs starting at 5% down, conventional minimums, and how to qualify.

2026.02.08 Scott Dillingham · 10 min Mortgage & Financing
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First-Time Home Buyer Windsor Ontario: 2026 Complete Guide

Everything first-time home buyers need to know about purchasing in Windsor, Ontario. Down payments, CMHC insurance, and local programs.

2026.02.08 Scott Dillingham · 8 min Mortgage & Financing
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2026.02.03

Acreage Mortgages Canada: Farm & Rural Financing

Banks only lend against 5 acres, even on a 50-acre property. Learn how acreage financing works in Canada, down payment requirements, and lender options.

2026.02.03 Scott Dillingham · 9 min Mortgage & Financing
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Build Multimillion-Dollar Real Estate Wealth With 5% Down

Canadian investors use CMHC MLI Select financing and missing middle housing to build multimillion-dollar portfolios with minimal capital. Here is the strategy.

2025.12.29 Scott Dillingham · 9 min Scaling Your Portfolio
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2025.12.22

How to Finance Multiple Rental Properties in Canada

Finance multiple rental properties in Canada starting with just 5% down. Master equity refinancing, renovation strategies, and portfolio scaling techniques.

2025.12.22 Scott Dillingham · 9 min Scaling Your Portfolio
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2025.12.22

Common Mortgage Questions Answered by Experts

Expert answers to common mortgage questions in Canada. Down payment requirements, how interest rates work, CMHC insurance costs, and pre-approval process.

2025.12.22 Scott Dillingham · 10 min Mortgage & Financing

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Buying Your First Home Before 30: A Canadian Success Guide

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First-Time Home Buyer Windsor Ontario: 2026 Complete Guide

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