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While there is no shame in renting, especially given current market conditions, many Canadians nonetheless aspire toward homeownership.
Owning property can be fulfilling personally and financially, but the road to homeownership is long and arduous for some. [Read more…] about Six Fintechs Helping Renters Become Homeowners in Canada
It is estimated that more than three million people aged 18-plus in Canada are “credit invisible,” according to Equifax, one of the largest consumer credit reporting agencies.
Being credit invisible means these individuals either do not have a credit file or the credit information on file is insufficient to generate credit scores, which can make life challenging. An additional seven million may have two or less credit accounts on their credit file, which is considered limited credit history—a “thin” credit file, according to Equifax. [Read more…] about Rent Reporting Platforms a Game-Changer for Tenants in Canada, Equifax Data Shows
This summer, Canadian-based financial technology companies have been competing for Western Canada’s first major Fintech Award. [Read more…] about Two Dozen Canadian Fintechs You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Calgary’s Zenbase, a leader in flexible rent payments, has secured $4.1 million in seed funding led by Global Founders Capital with other investors contributing, including Garage Capital and N49P Ventures. [Read more…] about Calgary’s Zenbase Raises $4.1 Million to Expand Flexible Rent Payments Across Canada
