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Cash-Out Refinancing: Equity Options for Your U.S. Home

For Canadians who own property in the U.S., refinancing can be a smart way to put your home equity to work.

Will U.S. Business Registration Minimize the Impact of Tariffs on My Business?

Ongoing talk of tariffs — and the uncertainty around their scope, scale and timing — has led some Canadian business owners to think strategically about how to reduce the impact tariffs may have on their business while protecting their cross-border operations.

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6 key questions to ask yourself before refinancing your U.S. mortgage

Refinancing your U.S. home can offer a range of benefits — from accessing U.S. cash to potentially lowering your interest rate or monthly mortgage payments.

A U.S. vacation home with a fire pit and mountains in the background

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4 Ways to Use the Equity in Your U.S. Home

Use the equity built up in your U.S. home for goals on either side of the border.

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Escape the Cold: The Best Warm-Weather Destinations for Canadians Coast to Coast

From east to west, here are some U.S. hot (or at least relatively warm) spots that are easy to get to — and easy to enjoy.

Top down aerial shot of suburban tract housing near Santa Clarita, California. A maze of roads and dead end streets of large single family homes, some with swimming pool.

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Mortgage Rates Going Up or Down? What the U.S. Fed Rate Cuts Mean for You

In December, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its overnight rate by 25 basis points, marking its third consecutive rate cut. But mortgage rates in the U.S. haven’t followed suit. In fact, rates have gone up – not down – since the Fed began lowering rates in September. Why? Here we look at what really affects…