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Renewals, refinances, physician mortgages, self-employed files, bridge financing, and credit recovery - the questions clients actually ask, answered the way Craig Austin would explain them on a phone call.

Physicians

Physician Mortgages in Ontario: What Doctors and Residents Actually Qualify For

Physicians get treated differently by lenders. Here's how it actually works in Ontario in 2026, what residents qualify for, and the mistakes new attendings make.

April 8, 20268 min read
Renewal

Should You Sign Your Bank's Renewal Letter? (Almost Never)

Your bank sends a single-page renewal letter with one rate. Signing it is one of the most expensive mistakes Canadian homeowners make. Here's the math.

March 28, 20266 min read
Self-Employed

Self-Employed in Canada? Here's How Mortgages Actually Work

Self-employed income is the most misunderstood category in Canadian mortgages. You probably qualify for more than your bank told you. Here's how to prove it.

March 18, 20267 min read
Rates

Variable vs Fixed in 2026: An Ontario Mortgage Agent's Honest Take

Variable rates were brutal in 2022-2023. Fixed rates are still high. Here's how I'm actually advising clients in 2026 - and the math behind it.

March 4, 20267 min read
Buying

Bridge Financing in Canada, Explained Without the Jargon

Buying before you sell? A bridge loan covers the gap. Here's how it actually works, what it costs, and the mistakes people make.

February 22, 20265 min read
Credit

Buying a Home After a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal in Canada

A bankruptcy is not a permanent ban from the housing market. Here's the realistic timeline, the lender categories, and what to do in the meantime.

February 6, 20266 min read

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