Personal Finance

Towards a Healthier Financial Future

Topic: "Mortgages"

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Word of the week

Collateral

Capital or asset pledged to a bank or other lender in the event that the borrower is unable to make all of the repayment instalments on a loan.

Collateral Definition, Types, & Examples →

Infographic of the week

Which Cities Have Bubble Risk in Their Property Markets?

Despite higher mortgages and sharply correcting prices, some cities’ property markets are still in bubble-risk territory.

Which Cities Have Bubble Risk in Their Property Markets? The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index →

Word of the week

Amortization

The amortization period is the length of time it takes to pay off a mortgage in full. The amortization is an estimate based on the interest rate for your current term.

Learn more on how your amortization period affects your costs →

Saving

Rising interest rates brought pain for new homeowners - and opportunity for house hunters

Saving Podcast: Stress Test by columnist Rob Carrick and editor Roma Luciw →

Fun stuff

"Champagne and rolled-up notes Prenups and broken homes"

What artist is on the top of our Neontrack playlist this week?

Music About Money →

Listen to our Neontrack playlist when you have music and money on your mind.