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Spring is the Perfect Time for Your Annual Mortgage Checkup

Spring is the Perfect Time for Your Annual Mortgage Checkup

by Ana Costa | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage

Welcome, Spring! This fresh new season creates a sense of hope for the warmer weather to come. And while you’ll likely begin spring cleaning your home and airing it out after it has been closed up all winter, it’s also important to dust off your mortgage contract...
The Mortgage Stress Test Has Already Increased for Some Borrowers

The Mortgage Stress Test Has Already Increased for Some Borrowers

by Ana Costa | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog, Guest Post, Homeownership, Mortgage

Special Guest Post Originally posted by Ross Taylor at CanadianMortgageTrends.com, article can be found here   All eyes have been on the Bank of Canada’s recent rate tightening and its impact on variable mortgages, but now there are fresh concerns given the...
Three Tips to Save Money on Your Mortgage

Three Tips to Save Money on Your Mortgage

by Ana Costa | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage

When shopping for a mortgage, many people tend to focus exclusively on obtaining the lowest rate. This is due, in large part, to advertising messages indicating that this is the best action to take. Unquestionably, rate is an extremely important component of any...
What’s a Rate Hold & When Do I Need One?

What’s a Rate Hold & When Do I Need One?

by Ana Costa | Feb 18, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage

Since rates are expected to begin rising and continue on the incline throughout 2022, if you’re planning to buy property anytime soon, it makes sense to secure a rate hold so you don’t have to worry about missing out on the best rate while you’re home shopping. A rate...
2022 Forecast – Interest Rates, Inflation & Housing

2022 Forecast – Interest Rates, Inflation & Housing

by Ana Costa | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage

In its first policy interest rate announcement of the year – on January 26th – the Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its current record-low rate of 0.25%. The decision was in line with 2021 forecasts that a rate hike would occur in the second or third quarter of 2022....
Bank of Canada Report Finds 19% of Homebuyers are Investors

Bank of Canada Report Finds 19% of Homebuyers are Investors

by Ana Costa | Jan 24, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage

New Bank of Canada (BoC) findings reveal that investors account for 19% of home purchases dating back to 2014 – steadily outpacing other types of homebuyers during the pandemic.    The report, Housing Demand in Canada: A novel approach to classifying mortgaged...
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