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The FCT blog aims to answer your industry questions, examine current market trends and provide key information on the value of our products and services.
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.
Refinancing your home? Here are five things you should consider
Jun 13th, 2019 | FCT
Refinancing is a way that many Canadians consolidate their debt to take advantage of lower interest rates and reduce the number of payments they make each month. Refinancing a mortgage allows homeowners…
Our holistic approach to commercial title insurance coverage
Jun 6th, 2019 | FCT
When it comes to protecting their clients, some legal professionals believe that a single-risk policy like a “survey replacement” or “registration gap” policy coupled with a title opinion is enough. Others prefer…
Selling your home? Here’s what you should do
May 30th, 2019 | FCT
According to a recent RBC Home Ownership poll conducted by Ipsos, Canadians see the real-estate market as being balanced between buyers and sellers for the first time in five years. While the…
Do your clients really need title insurance?
May 23rd, 2019 | FCT
When your clients are purchasing a new property, they may be looking to save money wherever they can. One of the topics that may come up is title insurance. For instance, clients…
Four tips to improve your credit score
May 16th, 2019 | FCT
You may be looking for a loan to buy anything from a car to a home, and only one thing stands in the way of you getting the best deal—your credit score….
What types of claims do we pay through Home Protection Solutions?
May 9th, 2019 | FCT
Could you imagine buying a home and not having to worry about replacing major features of your home for the next year or so? That’s the peace of mind Home Protection Solutions…
Why employees think FCT is a Great Place to Work
May 2nd, 2019 | FCT
We’re so proud to have made the Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces™ list for the fifth year in a row! Our employees are the heart of FCT and we empower them…
Two common misconceptions when ordering title insurance policies
Apr 24th, 2019 | FCT
Not everyone is an expert on title insurance, and if you’re not a title insurer, you don’t have to be. Your clients are relying on you to protect them with as much…
How does the AIC’s rule change affect appraisers?
Apr 17th, 2019 | FCT
In February 2019, the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) published a change to its rules to allow AIC members to use non-members for professional assistance in certain instances. This is allowed if…
EasyFund by the numbers
Apr 12th, 2019 | FCT
EasyFund is a secure online service that offers legal professionals the ability to safely manage the transfer of real estate closing funds, effectively reducing the need for certified cheques, bank drafts, direct…
