Second Mortgage vs HELOC — What’s Better in 2026? But in 2026 , the rules have changed. Across Ontario, homeowners are discovering a hard truth: 👉 Most can’t qualify for a HELOC anymore — but still qualify for a second mortgage. Here’s what you need ... Home Equity Lendworth
Mortgage Renewal Shock 2026 — Why Payments Are Exploding & What Homeowners Are Doing Instead Thousands of Ontario homeowners are experiencing Mortgage Renewal Shock — monthly payments jumping 30–60% overnight as ultra-low rates from 2021–2022 expire. Why Renewal Shock Is Hitting So Hard 1.7% ... Home Equity Lendworth
CRA Tax Arrears Mortgage: How Ontario Homeowners Are Using Home Equity to Stop CRA Action Across Toronto, Vaughan, the GTA, and Southern Ontario , homeowners are quietly using CRA tax arrears mortgages to pay off tax debt, remove liens, and protect their homes before CRA escalates enforcem... Home Equity Lendworth
“Help With My Mortgage” Is Exploding in 2026 — Here’s What Canadian Homeowners Are Doing About It Search volume for these exact phrases has surged to levels not seen since the 2009 financial crisis . And in January 2026, the reason is clear: higher payments, tighter bank rules, and a wave of homeo... Lendworth
What Trending Headlines Reveal About Mortgages, Investments & Wealth Decisions in 2026 Right now, the internet is flooded with spikes around entertainment, sports, global news, and sudden financial windfalls — from his and hers Netflix binges and people we meet on vacation searches, to ... Home Equity Lendworth
Nearly Half of GTA Homes Didn’t Sell in 2025 — What This Market Shift Means for Homeowners A new market report shows that nearly 50% of homes listed in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in 2025 didn’t sell — making last year one of the weakest real estate markets in over two decades. For homeo... Lendworth Real Estate
The Bank Stress Test Is Quietly Blocking Toronto Homeowners — Here’s the Equity Workaround Everyone’s Using They have equity. They make their payments. But the bank still says no. The reason? Canada’s mortgage stress test — a rule that was designed for risk control, but is now quietly blocking everyday home... Home Equity Lendworth
Your Alternative to Bank Financing in Toronto, Vaughan & Areas If your bank said no , took weeks to decide, or buried you in paperwork — you’re not alone. Across Toronto, Vaughan, and the GTA , homeowners are turning to Lendworth as their trusted alternative to b... Home Equity Lendworth
Bank Said No? Here’s How Ontario Homeowners Are Still Getting Approved It’s embarrassing. It’s stressful. It makes you feel like your life is on hold. But here’s the truth: 👉 A bank saying NO doesn’t mean you’re out of options. 👉 It simply means you don’t fit their box. ... Economy Home Equity Lendworth
Canada Added Jobs — But Unemployment Just Jumped to 6.8%. What This Means for Homeowners in 2026 In reality, it reveals a much deeper shift in the Canadian economy — one that directly affects homeowners, borrowers, and anyone renewing a mortgage in 2026 . Here’s what’s really happening — and why ... Economy
Divorce & Home Equity — What Happens to the House and How to Buy Out Your Spouse in Ontario One of the biggest questions Ontario homeowners face during divorce is: 👉 “What happens to the house?” 👉 “Can I keep it?” 👉 “How do I buy out my spouse?” Good news — if there is equity in the home, yo... Economy Lendworth
Behind on CRA Taxes? Don’t Panic — How Ontario Homeowners Are Using Equity to Fix It Letters start showing up. Interest keeps growing. The fear of bank freezes or legal action sits in your stomach every day. If you’re an Ontario homeowner, you have options — even if the bank won’t hel... Home Equity Lendworth