Useful links

Homeownership

• See the latest interest rates offered by the top lending institutions
  http://www.genworth.ca/content/genworth/ca/en/tools/interest_rate.html
• Search for homes on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®)
  http://www.mls.ca/splash.aspx
• Find the latest average sales price for your city or province
  http://www.crea.ca/public/news_stats/statistics.htm#
• Get more information on how to set up an RRSP
  http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rrsp-reer/sttngp/menu-eng.html
• Learn more about the Home Buyers' Plan and how to use your RRSPs to purchase a home
  http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rrsp-reer/hbp-rap/menu-eng.html
• Recent Immigrants Guide to home buying in 7 languages
  http://www.genworth.ca/homeownership/c_on-your-terms/recent_immigrants_guide_homebuying.asp

Credit Reporting Agencies in Canada

• See your credit report on-line at Equifax Consumer Services Canada
  https://www.econsumer.equifax.ca/ca/main?forward=/view/common/template.jsp&body=/view/home/home.jsp&lang=en&show=null
• Get instant access to your TransUnion credit report
  http://www.transunion.ca/ca/home_en.page
• Understanding your credit report and credit score
  http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/publications/CreditReportScore/CreditReportScoreTOC-eng.asp

Financial Calculators

• Buying or renting - find out which is best for you with the Rent vs. Buy Calculator
  http://www.genworth.ca/homeownership/calculators/genworth_rentbuy.html
• Find out how much you may qualify for with the Maximum Mortgage Calculator
  http://www.genworth.ca/homeownership/calculators/Genworth_HomeOwnership.html
• Looking to refinance your mortgage - figure out your new payment and amortization with the Refinance Calculator
  http://www.genworth.ca/mi/eng/calculators/refinancing_calculator.html

Financial Well Being

• Experiencing financial problems, Find a credit counsellor near you at Credit Counselling Canada
  http://www.caccs.ca/
• Learn how to manage your money more effectively at Financial Fitness
  http://www.financialfitness.ca/main.html
• Increase your financial skills with The Money Belt
  http://www.themoneybelt.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.asp
• Learn more about the GST/HST Housing Rebate program at Services Canada
  http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/gst_new_housing.shtml

Green Mortgages

• Thinking about making your home more energy efficient - find out what financial support is available to you through the Governments ecoENERGY Retrofit program
  http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/retrofit-summary.cfm
• Thinking about buying a new construction home that is energy efficient - Find a Regional Energy Efficiency Initiative in your area
  http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/new-homes/the-initiatives.cfm?attr=4