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Podcast: Mortgage 101 with Clinton Wilkins
Episode: Mortgage 101 - Home Improvement and HELOCs
Description: Todd Veinotte and Clinton Wilkins discuss the benefits of home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) for renovations and investments. Clinton explains the role of CMHC insurance for those with less than 20% down payment, and the associated premiums. Clinton also discusses the advantages of energy-efficient upgrades, such as heat pumps and mini-splits, and the potential to refinance up to 80% of a home's value.Â