by Ana Costa | Jan 17, 2020 | Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
The most popular mortgage selected by Canadians is the five-year fixed-rate option. While this isn’t always the best choice, it’s definitely the most common. But a lot can happen in five years. What if you need to buy a bigger home to accommodate your growing family...
by Ana Costa | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
Historically, real estate has proven to be a sound investment option. Nowadays, with rental properties scarce and rental fees through the roof, investing in real estate could be considered a great option, especially if you cater to the right demographic in the right...
by Ana Costa | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Sometimes, you may just need an added boost to qualify for the loan amount required to get you into your new home, particularly following the introduction of tighter mortgage qualification rules. If you’re experiencing difficulty meeting traditional lender...
by Ana Costa | Dec 4, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. The Bank’s October projection for global...
by Ana Costa | Nov 15, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance
You Can Finance Your Home & Cover Reno Costs Together You Can Finance Your Home & Cover Reno Costs Together Buying a move-in ready home isn’t for everyone. In fact, many people fall in love with a house because of, not in spite of, its need for...