Modern living: Canadians aged 55+ need to be prepared as mortgage options narrow: Report  | Unpublished
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Author: Martin Slofstra
Publication Date: February 25, 2026 - 09:58

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Modern living: Canadians aged 55+ need to be prepared as mortgage options narrow: Report 

February 25, 2026
As more Canadians move into semi-retirement, retirement, or self-employment, many expect to refinance to manage debt, access equity, or improve their mortgage terms.  According to Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker and LowestRates.ca expert, that assumption is increasingly being challenged.  If you are in the 55+ category, changes in income, higher living costs, and stricter qualification rules can […]


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