Mortgage & Finance

Mortgage rates, financing options, and financial advice

Legal Basement Suites in Edmonton: 2026 Rules, Permits, and ROI

Edmonton's 2024 Zoning Bylaw opened secondary suites to nearly all residential lots. Here are the current permit fees, building code requirements, financing options, and what the rental income looks like on a $478K home.

March 17, 2026

Mortgage Insurance in Canada: What Edmonton Buyers Need to Know in 2026

5% down on the first $500K, 10% on the rest up to $1.5M. The 30-year amortization is now open to all first-time buyers and new-build purchases. Here is what the rules actually say.

March 17, 2026