Debunking the Mortgage Myths and How You Can Overcome Them
The first time you’re able to afford your own home, there’s a feeling exhilaration and joy. For many people, that excited feeling can also come...
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Mortgages Are “Lowest in History”—But Can They Go Lower?
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Canadian mortgage rates are at an all-time low. Many homebuyers are now faced with the age...
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4 Mortgage Predictions For 2021
Fixed and Variable rates will remain at all-time lows.In July this year, the Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the following, “Interest...
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CHIP Reverse Mortgage
Wouldn’t it be nice if you had the money to do more of the things you want to do? A CHIP Reverse Mortgage could be just what you need. It’s the...
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CMHC Announces Updates To Insurance Criteria Starting July 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all sectors of Canada’s economy, including housing. Job losses, business closures and a drop in immigration...
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Stress Test changes make qualifying for a mortgage easier
We’ve been hearing a lot of news lately that have made it a bit easier for Canadians to qualify for a mortgage, just in time for the spring market.
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Bank of Canada drops interest rate by half a percentage point
For the first time in over a year, the Bank of Canada announced that they’re lowering their overnight rate, and it’s a doozy.
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Interest: How Canadians can earn a 19% return on their money.
Most of us search for ways to put our hard-earned money to work. Sometimes, however. the simplest and best return for your family is sitting right in front of you.
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February is a great time for a free pre-approval
CMHC expects to see “a recovery of housing activity in 2020 because of overall economic and demographic conditions and income growth.”
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10 simple ways to winter proof your home
To protect your home and stay warm this winter, follow these 10 handy tips.
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Home prices trending down in 2019
The Alberta Real Estate Association recently released their December 2019 market report, showing that housing prices in the province trended down in 2019.
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Improving your credit score isn’t as hard as you think
Getting into the housing market when you’re credit challenged can be a tough road.
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6 ways to turn your finances around
Do you live paycheque to paycheque? It’s never too late to reverse course. Here are 6 simple ideas to get you started.
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10 ways you can keep water out of your basement
Here are some preventative steps you can take both outside and inside of your home to prevent water from getting inside your basement.
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These 7 people think you should use a mortgage broker
It’s wise to use a mortgage broker. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Our customers have left us dozen of positive reviews. Here are just a few.
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7 things you need to know about mortgage insurance
Mortgage default insurance is mandatory in Canada for down payments between 5% and 19.99%. It protects lenders in case a borrower defaults on their mortgage loan.
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