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Q4 Earnings Mortgage Morsels: Scotiabank & RBC + MORE Dec 5th
A reduction in provisions set aside for potential credit losses boosted fourth-quarter earnings results for both Scotiabank and RBC this week..... More »
Bank CEOs see mortgage risk easing as attention turns to political uncertainty + MORE Jan 8th
The heads of Canada's biggest banks are finally seeing risks around mortgage renewals easing, only for worries about tariffs and political uncertainty to take their place..... More »
As expected, rates are beginning to fall + MORE Jul 17th
Some good news on mortgage rates…
Mortgage Brokers are receiving good news this week from many financial institutions. Wholesale fixed mortgage rates are falling. Great news for anyone buying, refinancing or renewing their mortgage in the near future.
The news co.... More »
Q3 2020 Bank Earnings – An Update on Big Bank Deferrals Sep 11th
The country’s Big Six banks provided an update on the state of their mortgage deferrals, with each reporting varying results in terms of getting those borrowers back to making regular payments. Both RBC and National Bank of Canada saw their mortgages under deferral drop substantially from Q2 t.... More »
Trump fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook - The Globe and Mail Aug 26th
Trump fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook The Globe and MailWhat Trump’s firing of Fed governor means for central bank’s independence The GuardianTrump seeks to fire Fed governor, triggering fresh independence crisis Sky NewsTrump has accused Fed Governor Li.... More »
Mortgage Pre-Approval: How to Improve Your Credit Score
– ratesupermarket.ca
Are you interested in learning about the mortgage pre-approval process? Or, do you want to learn how to improve your credit score? One of the biggest steps you’ll take in life is buying a home. And, while you might want to go and pick out your dream home first, this is a mistake. You need to get pre-approved first so you’ll know how much money a lender (bank) will give to you. You’ll also need a good credit score to lock in the best interest rates. But, if your credit score is low, don’t worry. There are several ways to improve it.
Here’s how to increase your credit score and get pre-approved for your dream home (so you can go pack!).
Steps for Mortgage Pre-Approval
Often, when people shop for their first home, they hop online and check out the real estate websites. Or, they drive through their favorite neighbourhoods and pick out a place. They might even stop in at an open house and take the tour. While it’s exciting to search for a home with the gorgeous landscaping or the huge master suite, that’s actually Step 3 in the homeownership search…
The Benefits and Risks of Co-Signing for a Mortgage
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Thanks to tighter mortgage qualification rules and higher-priced real estate—particularly in the greater Vancouver and Toronto areas—it’s not always easy to qualify for a mortgage on your own merits. You may very well have a great job, a decent income, a husky down payment and perfect credit, but that still may not be enough. When […]
