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Mortgage Points Information for New Buyers

Mortgage Points Information for New Buyers

Holding the keys to that first home is a milestone event in the life of an adult. New home buyers can become so caught up in getting a new residence that they miss the implications of important fine details of financing a mortgage. For instance, the impact of mortgage points on their loan may get...
Where to Turn for a Free Financial Advice

Where to Turn for Financial Advice

Sound financial advice is an important piece of the puzzle in successful money and asset management. Accurate information from a trusted source is a priceless commodity for achieving desired financial goals.

Buying a Home With Bad Credit: Tales of Success

If a home loan is not approved on the first try, it pays to apply with another creditor that will be open to saying yes. There are countless lenders that offer mortgages specifically for buyers with bruised credit or other financial situations. All borrowers should know their credit score in advance so they have an idea of their chances for approval.

How Businesses that Go Green Can Also Be in The Black

As businesses around the globe look to find ways to evolve and become more environmentally sustainable, there are many misconceptions that exist around the financial implications of doing so. An oft-held belief has been that taking concrete steps toward mitigating and minimizing one’s environmental footprint will be prohibitively expensive. This belief in turn provides a...

2020 Canada Tax Filing Deadline

The date to circle on your calendar is April 30th, 2020. For most Canadians, that’s the deadline to file your taxes for the 2019 fiscal year. In this post, we’ll be breaking down all the basics you need to know like what the deadlines are for personal, self-employment and corporate tax filings, what the penalties are for not filing your taxes on time and more!

Steps to Get a Personal Loan in Canada

How to Get a Personal Loan

We’ve prepared this guide to answer the most common questions we hear about personal loans. Alongside our lender comparison charts, after reading this you should have all you need to get started with your application!

How to Improve Your Credit Score in Canada

How to Improve Your Credit Score: Step by Step Guide

Every Canadian has a credit score, but most of us have a pretty foggy understanding of what they mean and how they work. Despite this veil of secrecy, there are a number of simple best practices you can employ to improve your credit score over time. If you follow these tips, you’ll be well on your way to a stable financial future!

10 Ways to Save for a Down Payment

10 Ways to Save for Down Payment

Finding ways to save for a down payment is a normal part of the process of purchasing a home. The majority of home buyers secure financing to make what is probably the largest purchase of their lives. Here are 10 practical ways to save for a down payment!

How to Avoid Loan Scams

How to Avoid Loan Scams in Canada 2020?

One reason that fraudsters have a high rate of success is because they are able to rush people into making decisions. Scammers usually run a con so fast that the victim doesn’t have time to think or ask questions. However, it is possible to reduce the chances of becoming a victim to an imposter scam with advance knowledge about how they work.

Greenbox Capital® offers speedy small business loans with a personal touch

“I very much respect Canadian businesses, and we love doing business with them,” explains founder and chief executive officer Jordan Fein. “Our footprint is only going to grow in Canada, and we’re going to continue building that trust in a much bigger way.”