Financial Product Reviews

Tangerine mortgage rates have historically been very competitive, especially before and during the pandemic. While they tend to hover close to big bank rates nowadays, you can still find a good deal with this Scotiabank-owned online bank. On top of the rates, you also get a dedicated mortgage account manager, plus can port your mortgage with no penalty if you need it.

If you’re in the market for life insurance, you may not have considered TD. They’re not one of the largest life insurance companies in Canada, but they are owned by one of Canada’s largest banks. This could make them a good choice for you, especially if you’re already a TD customer. Even if you’re not, they’re worth checking out – it’s easy to get a quote online.

Wise, formerly known as Transferwise, is an international money transfer service that allows users to send funds to 80+ countries, including Wise transfers in Canada. Transferwise was launched in 2011 by two friends from Estonia. The company started out offering international money transfers, and soon grew to include multi-currency accounts, business accounts, and a debit card. In 2021, Transferwise changed its name to Wise.

Borrowell Canada has entered the personal loans market over the past few years, offering a variety of unsecured loans to Canadians with varying interest rates, terms, and amounts.

If you’re in the market for a mortgage, either to buy a new home or to refinance your existing mortgage, you might be considering a variable rate mortgage. I mean, why not risk higher payments later for lower payments now?

Alterna fixed mortgage rates are very competitive when compared to those offered by Canada’s big banks, which can be enticing. On the other hand, Alterna is relatively new on the Canadian banking scene, being in operation as a bank only since 2000 (albeit under a variety of names).

The RBC High Interest eSavings account is a HISA from one of Canada’s most trusted banks, offering a standard interest rate of 0.65% with no minimum deposit required, as well as a promotional rate for the first three months. Backed by RBC’s long-standing reputation, it’s a reliable and flexible option for building your savings while keeping funds easily accessible for the future.

If you’re looking for a good place to stash an emergency fund where it will earn a bit of interest while still being easily accessible, the Alterna High Interest eSavings Account might be just the ticket.

Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) are a safe and secure Canadian investment that offers a guaranteed return over a fixed period of time. However, due to its low-risk nature, this kind of investment tends to come with relatively low rewards.

TD auto insurance is one of several types of insurance coverage offered by TD Insurance. With a comprehensive array of options available to drivers in most of Canada, TDs car insurance has something to offer for pretty much everyone.