A Reader Asks…

Any advice on what to look for when shopping around for home equity loans?
Are there referral commissions?
I have a couple of individuals looking for a home equity loan … I told them I’d look into it for them. I’d like to find a quality vendor, but if referrals commissions are paid out, I’d like to negotiate for that too.
How do I figure out what is a “great deal”?
PS. I’ll happily take general replies but this would be specific to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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