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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.
Coffee break with Jackie Chetcuti
Jul 18th, 2019 | FCT
Welcome to our first edition of the Coffee break series! Throughout the year, we’ll be chatting with people from different lines of business at FCT so you can learn more about who…
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…
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…
How to stick to your financial goals in 2019
Jan 3rd, 2019 | FCT
Ringing in a new year always comes with the promise of change. Many of us set goals, create New Year’s resolutions, and make plans for what is to come. One of the…
Happy holidays!
Dec 10th, 2018 | FCT
How quickly the year goes by! Once again, it’s the season of love, laughter and joy. It’s also a time of giving, and for a lot of us, giving back. With our…
Join us in supporting homeless youth across Canada!
Nov 28th, 2018 | FCT
With our corporate focus on youth homelessness, we’re consolidating our charitable efforts to make a bigger and more meaningful impact in the community. For every share our video gets through Twitter, Facebook…
Why you can count on FCT’s underwriting team
Jul 12th, 2018 | FCT
Did you know that across the country, real estate is consistently one of the riskiest areas of law to practice? From the beginning of a real estate transaction to long after the…
What does it take to be a successful mortgage broker?
Apr 13th, 2018 | FCT
The mortgage broker industry is, and always has been, competitive. There’s a lot to learn about different lenders, regulations, forms, etc. and occasionally it can be an uphill battle when things change…
How to protect your clients from Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax
Apr 5th, 2018 | FCT
As you know, the Empty Homes Tax or Vacancy Tax is applied to homes in Vancouver that are vacant or underutilized. As the bylaw requires a ‘registered owner’ to provide information for…
What’s the difference between secured and unsecured debt?
Mar 29th, 2018 | FCT
The average Canadian carries a lot of debt. According to Statistics Canada, in 2016, the national average debt-to-disposable-income ratio was 172.1%. This means there was $1.72 in secured and unsecured debt for…
