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The FCT blog does not represent a single author or opinion. Instead, it represents the collective voice and experience of FCT’s dedicated niche experts.
Companies like Uber and Airbnb have disrupted the idea of ownership. While in the past owning a car and home was a point of pride, sharing living space, rides and goods have…
Dave Cochrane has over 20 years of experience in debt collection, call center management, marketing and sales. He began his career at FCT in 2012 in the frontline role of Legal Liaison…
There are many reasons to refinance your home. One of the most common reasons is to get a lower interest rate than the one you initially agreed to, and pay significantly less…
When a homeowner in Saskatchewan contacted SaskPower to inspect a power issue she assumed resulted from poor power supply to her home, she never imagined it would mean the gutting of her…
When you’re looking to purchase your first home, one of the first hurdles you’ll need to clear is putting together enough money for a down payment. Depending on where you live in…
It’s that time of year again. A time for celebrating and a time for giving. It’s also a time to remember those around us who are in need. At FCT, we are…
Tanya was one of the first eight employees to join FCT. When she started, her role at FCT was as a customer service representative in our Residential Solutions division. She is in…
What would you do if a typo left you $20,000 short? According to a recent article in the New Westminster Record, an ongoing lawsuit is based on this question. The article describes…
In Canada, you need a minimum of 5% as a down payment when you purchase a home under $500,000. That means that on a home costing $500,000, you’d need at least $25,000…
