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5 First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage Mistakes Canadians Should Avoid Before House Hunting

Linden Crain

Published on: 06/29/2026

Avoid costly first-time home buyer mortgage mistakes in Canada. Learn why preapproval, term choice, rate shopping and closing costs matter before house hunting.

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