There’s Good Debt and Bad Debt

Mortgages generally qualify as good debt; they are usually available at the lowest possible rates, represent a good investment in a (typically) appreciating asset, and make home ownership possible. Bad debt saddles you with high interest rates – often on depreciating assets. High credit card debt is one of the worst kinds of debt and afflicts most Canadians at some point in their lives. But if you have equity in your home, then you have an opportunity to turn bad debt to good debt – by refinancing and rolling high-interest debt into your mortgage for big interest savings. One of our mortgage professionals can talk to you about refinancing at any time.

Often a new mortgage may be the best way to manage all of your debts. Moving your high-interest debt into a lower-rate mortgage is a great way to save on your overall interest costs, improve your cash flow, and begin the process of improving your credit rating. It’s a win-win situation.