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Mortgage Matters
Mortgage pre-approval first
All the recent mortgage rule changes have made it more difficult to qualify for mortgage financing. I am receiving calls almost daily, not only from first-time...
1st time home-buying blues
Each year, Mortgage Professionals Canada conducts research that focuses on: trends in the housing and mortgage markets consumer attitudes interpretations of...
BofC rate increase
As predicted, the Bank of Canada increased the Overnight Lending Rate by 0.25 per cent on Wednesday. The overnight rate determines what rate banks lend money to...
Buying a vacation home
Are you dreaming of a summer cottage on the water for weekend getaways? According to a recent Re/Max market survey, retirees and baby-boomers are driving...
Reverse mortgage FAQs
Reverse mortgages are quite often misunderstood and there are always lots of questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions with the answers....
Good debt vs.bad debt
Until recently, there was no such thing as good debt or bad debt; all debt was bad debt. Owing money for any reason wasn’t a good thing and it was...
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...
