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What You Should Know About Collateral Charge Mortgages + MORE Aug 7th
I recently had clients who were refinancing their mortgage completely reject a very attractive offering from one of the big chartered banks. Their reasoning? All of this bank’s mortgages are registered as collateral charges, and all of their online research into this topic spooked them complet.... More »
Looking to boost Cash Flow? New Flexible Mortgage could be a game-changer! + MORE Aug 1st
There’s a great new flexible interest-only mortgage product that could prove beneficial for a number of borrowers, including first-timers, real estate investors, professionals, seasonal workers and others looking for lower monthly mortgage payments.
Designed to help borrowers increase monthly .... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: Despite Challenges, Majority of Canadians Plan to Buy a Home Jan 22nd
Despite quickly rising home prices and the uncertainty unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority (80%) of Canadians still believe home ownership is a good investment.... More »
IMF Cautions Against Relaxing Mortgage Rules, Says Market Still Heated in Canada + MORE May 24th
The housing market remains the biggest threat to Canada’s economic health. That is according to a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), published this week after an official visit to Canada.
They are responding to calls by several real estate boards in Canada to ease the new B-20 stres.... More »
Breaking down bank fees + MORE Jul 16th
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit a lot of Canadians hard—emotionally, physically and financially. So it isn’t surprising that many are calling out banks that raised their fees to consumers at a time when so many people are struggling. Given the number of banks that have also reported record profits.... More »
What’s Driving Canadian Homebuyers?
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Mortgage rule changes and increasing interest rates—surprisingly—weren’t the top motivators for prospective homebuyers in 2017, according to a new survey from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Instead, the 2018 Prospective Home Buyers Survey found that improved accessibility (i.e., fewer physical obstacles and barriers) and investment opportunity were the main driving factors to purchase […]
