Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada + MORE Mar 28th
Buying your first home is an exciting experience, but it can also be an overwhelming one—especially if you’re not sure where to start. That’s why we’ve outlined some simple steps that anyone shopping for a home should take, from figuring out what you can actually afford to getting pre-approv.... More »
Climbing Debt, Diminishing Savings Highlighted in CBC Documentary Mar 6th
When it comes to debt management, many Canadians are struggling to keep up, with their housing situation being a source of stress. That was one of the key takeaways from the latest episode of CBC Television’s The Stats of Life, which focused on Canadian statistics surrounding savings (or lack.... More »
Construction Mortgages: What They Are and How to Get One + MORE Apr 24th
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TD Survey Finds First Time Home-Buying Anxieties; Tips on How to Overcome Them
– ratesupermarket.ca
As many already know, purchasing real estate isn’t as simple as purchasing milk from the corner store. Naturally, buying any home – let alone your first home – is a process that involves a substantial amount of decisions, paperwork, and money.
The results of a recent survey conducted by TD found that 56 per cent of its 1,001 respondents aged 18 to 69 have reservations when it comes to purchasing their first home. According to the survey, respondents cited their biggest concern as the fear of missing an important aspect that is necessary in the home-buying process. Over 70 per cent are concerned they will endure expenses they do not foresee, while 24 per cent find it outright stressful, and 21 per cent view buying real estate as understandably overwhelming.
But there are some ways to help offset these worries. You can make your real estate investment much more manageable by ensuring you owe little-to-no money elsewhere, understanding all of the expenses – big and small – that you may incur during the process, and, finally, selecting the right mortgage loan on your property to make payments as easy as possible…
It’s not just new homeowners who are feeling the impact of higher interest rates and tougher lending standards: even those who’ve already bought are feeling the heat.
