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Don’t just lock in the lowest rate—make your home equity work for your retirement. Here’s how:

• Re-amortize to lower payments and use the extra cash flow to top up your TFSA or RRSP
• Consolidate debts—shift what you already owe into a lower-interest option
• Explore a mortgage deductibility strategy

Your mortgage doesn’t have to be 25 or 30 years. Build wealth now, and you’ll have the flexibility to pay it off later. Peter shares his top tips on this week’s session of CTV Morning Live Vancouver. Don’t miss it!

Bought a prebuild in 2021 or 2022? Now it’s time to close—but the bank’s appraisal is way lower than what you paid.

So what happens now?

• Can you walk away from the deal?
• How do you cover the gap?
• What happens to your deposit?

Peter breaks it all down on CTV Morning Live Vancouver, tune in to learn about your options before it’s too late.

This week on CTV Morning Live, Peter breaks down the key differences between mortgage life insurance and traditional life insurance—covering costs, cancellation policies, eligibility and more.

Tune in for the full breakdown and make sure you’re covered in the way that works best for you.

Don’t get hooked by flashy mortgage promises. Be cautious of rates being advertised as low as 1.99%. Here are some key things to watch out for:

• This could be a classic bait-and-switch tactic
• What happens to your approval when the rate changes?
• What’s the penalty if you decide not to move forward with them?

Peter breaks it all down in this week’s session on CTV Morning Live. Tune in so you don’t get caught off guard.

It’s being sold as “no GST on homes up to $1.5M” but what does that really mean?

• How much do you save on a $1M home?
• What happens if you spend $1.5M?

Peter breaks it all down on CTV Morning Live this week. Don’t miss it—get the real story behind the headline.

Balance matters, especially in retirement. Many people near retirement have paid-off homes but little in savings. Downsizing sounds smart, but a volatile real estate market and rising rent prices can make it risky. This week on CTV Morning Live, Peter explores a smarter approach:

• Keep a low-cost mortgage into retirement
• Build your cash reserves for security and freedom
• Focus on balance, not just ownership

Get the insights you’re looking for when planning for your retirement.

Mortgage fraud, title fraud, and identity theft are on the rise, but who’s really at risk, and how can you protect yourself? Peter joined CTV Morning Live to explain:

• Who’s most vulnerable
• Who’s behind the scams
• How to stay protected

Don’t miss this essential conversation on safeguarding your future.

This week on CTV Morning Live, Peter shares insights on accessing the equity in your home and clears up common misconceptions about reverse mortgages. He explains three key rules:

1. No monthly payment – You’ll never be asked to make one.
2. Stay as long as you’d like – Mortgage repayment isn’t required as long as you live in your home.
3. No negative equity guarantee – The bank takes the risk, ensuring you never owe more than your home’s value.

Stay informed and in control of your finances – tune in for the answers you need.

With the Bank of Canada lowering interest rates, many homeowners might be wondering if they should pay off their mortgage faster. Peter joined CTV Morning Live to break down the pros and cons and explain what it means to be house-rich but cash-poor. Tune in to take control of your financial future.

The RRSP contribution deadline is almost here – Monday, March 3 – along with the deadline for the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP). Peter breaks down the key facts on CTV Morning Live, including: What exactly is the HBP? What happens if you don’t make your payment? Is there an advantage to paying it off faster?

Get the answers you need to make smarter financial decisions. Tune in!

Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs – what do they mean for you? How will they impact your finances? This week, on CTV Morning Live, Peter breaks it all down, including:

• Interest rates
• Mortgage rates
• The stock market and your investments

Plus, could the Bank of Canada make an unexpected interest rate adjustment? Tune in to get the answers.

With over 1.2 million mortgages renewing this year, it’s the perfect time to ensure yours is secure – at a rate you can feel good about. Peter joined CTV Morning Live to discuss everything you need to know about mortgage renewal, including:

• Should you choose a variable or fixed rate?
• Does it make sense to accelerate your payments?
• Is it better to pay bi-weekly or monthly?
• Broker or specialist – who’s the right choice for you?

Tune in and get the expert advice you need to make smart financial decisions about your mortgage and future.