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Mortgage Matters
Mortgages in seller's market
Buying home during a seller’s market can be a bit of a battle, particularly if you own your home and need to sell to purchase a new home. The question I...
Retirement problems
Since 2005, HSBC has done a survey about retirement and this report can give us a clearer view of what might lie ahead as you move toward retirement. Both those...
Mortgage renewals tougher
According to a new CIBC report, nearly half of all mortgages in Canada are up for renewal this year, which is more than any year in history. What you should...
Reverse mortgage: tax-free $
A reverse mortgage is a way for homeowners 55 or older to turn up to 55 per cent of the value of their home into tax-free cash. It’s a loan secured...
CRA debt solutions
The Canada Revenue Agency has far reaching powers when you owe money to them. If you owe them, they will find a way to collect. They charge penalties and...
Mortgages for self-employed
It's not as easy as it once was for the self-employed to obtain mortgage financing. A few years ago, you could tell your banker how much you made, look them...
Seller's market & mortgages
Stats from the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board confirm that there is low inventory for those who are hoping to buy a home. This will create more competition...
Kill your mortgage approval
We have worked hard together to get your mortgage approved and have been successful in securing great rates and terms for your mortgage financing. There is...
Consolidate your debt
If you're carrying high interest credit card debt, car loans or other personal loans, you know it can be challenging to pay off everything that you owe. If...
Private mortgage options
Do you think of private mortgages as a last resort; the very last option to consider should you be unable to obtain mortgage financing through a traditional...
Home buyers' Plan
Are you considering buying your first home in 2018? If you need a source for your down payment, The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) will allow you to withdraw up...
Credit rating and mortgages
A lack of basic financial knowledge can be the difference between getting a mortgage at a great rate and having a mortgage with an alternative lender where you...
Invest in Kelowna real estate
You may have heard recently that analysts indicate now is a great time to invest in Kelowna real estate. They make that suggestion because Kelowna offers higher...
Review your mortgage today
There has never been a better time to review your current mortgage particularly with the new rules that will require a stress test for all mortgages. Life...
Keep calm and call a broker
Keep calm call a mortgage broker You have no doubt heard by now that major mortgage rule changes will come into effect on Jan. 1. There will be lots of talk...
Buying a rental property
Buying an investment property can be a daunting process and is different than buying your primary home. You may feel unsure of all the steps and what you should...
More mortgage changes
There isn’t much doubt that more significant mortgage rule changes are on the way, perhaps as early as Oct. 2. Canada’s banking regulator, OSFI (the...
Monster in your mortgage
So you have found your dream home. Congratulations! Your realtor was a great negotiator and you bought your new home for $475,000. Your mortgage is $350,000...
Before you list your home
If you are considering listing your home for sale in the near future, there are some things that you need to know. You may think that your first call should be...
Foreclosure? What to do?
You could be facing foreclosure if you have found yourself in one of these situations: You are about to miss a mortgage payment because you don’t have...
