by Ana Costa | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Not only is it important to choose the right mortgage product and rate that’s catered to your unique needs, but it’s also vital to repay your mortgage in a way that will save you the most money. The schedule you choose for your mortgage repayment can have a...
by Ana Costa | Sep 6, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Prior to securing your first mortgage, you considered a number of different factors such as the rate, term, amortization period and other important features. So, before your mortgage reaches its maturity date (in five years or however long it has been set), it’s...
by Ana Costa | Aug 16, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Over the past several years, it has become increasingly difficult for many people, particularly first-timers, to enter the housing market. This is due to a variety of factors, but most notably tighter mortgage rules implemented by the federal government – including...
by Ana Costa | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
For many people, the first step to buying a home involves perusing local real estate listings. While this can be an exciting exercise, before you begin house hunting, you first need to determine how much you can comfortably afford. After all, you don’t want to find...
by Ana Costa | Jul 19, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
Every six weeks, the Bank of Canada (BoC) meets to decide which direction, if any, interest rates should take. The state of the economy, inflation, household debt and commodity prices are just some of the factors that play a role in this decision. In order to...
by Ana Costa | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Thinking of buying a property, but don’t know where to start? Well… that’s where a mortgage pre-approval comes in. Start here. Just like you wouldn’t go into a restaurant without having enough money to buy your meal, so you shouldn’t...
