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The State of the Mortgage Market: 2020 + MORE Mar 14th
Mortgage Professionals Canada has released its latest State of the Mortgage Market report today, which is chock full of new stats and insights into the Canadian mortgage market. Despite regular headlines about rising home prices and overvaluation in the country’s largest centres, the report fi.... More »
What is a line of credit and what is it best used for? We make it make sense Oct 5th
If people are interested in opening a line of credit, money expert Jessica Moorhouse emphasizes the importance of gaining a full understanding of what you are signing on to before having it set up.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: OSFI Changes Rules for Mortgage Deferrals + MORE Sep 2nd
OSFI, Canada’s banking regulator, announced today it will start phasing out special regulatory capital treatment of deferrals given improving economic conditions. The changes are effective immediately for mortgage payment deferrals granted by the Big 6 banks through to the end of September. Th.... More »
Rebuilding homes in Fort McMurray, Alta., going faster than expected + MORE Jul 20th
Rebuilding efforts in Fort McMurray, Alta., are running ahead of expectations, with reconstruction underway on one-third of the homes destroyed in last year’s wildfire, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
In a report Thursday, the federal agency said the rebuilding of 844 housing un.... More »
We made money on the Toronto housing market. Now what? Nov 4th
We had a plan. We considered the bank’s low interest rates, the rising real estate prices and record low inventory and thought it was the perfect time to cash in on the Toronto real estate market by moving out of the city. My husband and I were going to move from Ontario to Manitoba, selling our E.... More »
Prepare for a 10% minimum down payment
– moneysense.ca
The federal Department of Finance is seriously considering weighing in on Canada’s housing market by raising the minimum down payment on a home purchase from 5% to up to 10%. The announcement could come as early as January 2016.
According to RateSpy.com founder and independent mortgage broker Robert McLister, government policy-makers are considering a graduated minimum down payment threshold based on either the home value or the mortgage amount. Homes/mortgages under $500,000 would only require a 5% down payment, while those between $500,000 and $700,000 would require 7% down and anything over $700,000 would require 10% down.
Apparently, the rationale for this new graduated scale is two-fold:
→ Tougher lending requirements should help cool the housing market, particularly in red-hot Toronto and Vancouver.
→ It would also help minimize the exposure taxpayers have to insured mortgage default losses.
Currently, if a person buys a home with less than 20% down the lender is legally required to take out mortgage default loan insurance…
According to RateSpy.com founder and independent mortgage broker Robert McLister, government policy-makers are considering a graduated minimum down payment threshold based on either the home value or the mortgage amount. Homes/mortgages under $500,000 would only require a 5% down payment, while those between $500,000 and $700,000 would require 7% down and anything over $700,000 would require 10% down.
Apparently, the rationale for this new graduated scale is two-fold:
→ Tougher lending requirements should help cool the housing market, particularly in red-hot Toronto and Vancouver.
→ It would also help minimize the exposure taxpayers have to insured mortgage default losses.
Currently, if a person buys a home with less than 20% down the lender is legally required to take out mortgage default loan insurance…
Street Capital Financial
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Company: Street Capital Financial Position: Senior Credit Analyst Location: Vancouver, BC Senior Credit Analyst Street Capital Financial is a Canadian-owned and operated residential mortgage lender. Street Capital lends through a mortgage broker specific origination channel. Street Capital is dedicated to growing loan origination through this channel and is committed to innovative product development. Our employees are focused on providing world class service to clients, business partners and referral sources. Purpose of Position: Primarily responsible for review and assessment of completed mortgage applications PRIOR TO FUNDING. Reviews require thorough evaluation of documentation, compliance to company policy guidelines, and assessing the quality READ MORE
Building the Right Team at Mortgage Time
– canequity.com
Your mortgage is one of the largest purchase items you will probably take on in your life. In making that commitment, you will most likely seek advice from several people: your family, your partner, your real estate agent, your financial planner and your mortgage broker.
Ensuring that you employ the best real estate professionals that you have access to – home buying professionals with your best interest in mind – will save you exponentially down the line. It takes a solid team to secure an optimal home.
Finding a well-connected Canadian mortgage broker is your first step. A mortgage broker will help you ascertain the true amount you can afford to spend on your new home, before you start shopping. A mortgage pre-approval will give you powerful buying power with home sellers, and will hold for you the best mortgage rates available, usually within 90 days. With one mortgage application, a mortgage broker will scout the Canadian mortgage market for you, and find the mortgage product that best suits your needs, be it through a bank, trust company, credit union, insurance company or private lender…
5 best financial moves a 40ish woman can make
– moneysense.ca
What’s the financial state of Canadian women in their 40s?
Chatelaine asked 1,000 Canadian women between the ages of 35 and 45 to share how secure they feel about themselves as part of their This is 40(ish) project. They asked them if they’re satisfied with where they are in their careers, how prepared they are for retirement and what they would do with a windfall of cash (among many, many other things).
The results? It turns out that more than half (52%) of women consider themselves “in a fairly good position” to retire, while only 9% feel that they are well-prepared for their golden years. Another 34% say that they plan to work forever. Retirement may not feel imminent to most women in their 40s, but by the end of this pivotal decade, it certainly will.
For most people, the 40s is when pay checks climb and debt tumbles, creating some welcome financial breathing room. However, there are plenty of big ticket savings items that women in their 40s must deal with: saving for their kids’ education and paying down their mortgage…
Chatelaine asked 1,000 Canadian women between the ages of 35 and 45 to share how secure they feel about themselves as part of their This is 40(ish) project. They asked them if they’re satisfied with where they are in their careers, how prepared they are for retirement and what they would do with a windfall of cash (among many, many other things).
The results? It turns out that more than half (52%) of women consider themselves “in a fairly good position” to retire, while only 9% feel that they are well-prepared for their golden years. Another 34% say that they plan to work forever. Retirement may not feel imminent to most women in their 40s, but by the end of this pivotal decade, it certainly will.
For most people, the 40s is when pay checks climb and debt tumbles, creating some welcome financial breathing room. However, there are plenty of big ticket savings items that women in their 40s must deal with: saving for their kids’ education and paying down their mortgage…
Not the Merriest Mortgage Season
– ratesupermarket.ca
RateSupermarket.ca’s Mortgage Rate Outlook Panel Forecasts Rising Fixed Rates
Sorry, mortgage shoppers – you won’t find many Black Friday or Boxing Day deals on your home financing this month; the fixed cost of borrowing is inching higher along with bond yields, prompting lenders to cut their once-sizzling discounts.
While jolly economic conditions south of the border will likely prompt a U.S. rate rise, the cheer won’t extend to Canada’s central bank; slow economic recovery will hold the Bank of Canada at status quo until well into 2017.
Fixed Mortgage Rates: Up
Mortgage shoppers and renewals will encounter slightly higher fixed mortgage rates this month as lenders face rising costs and lower demand. The impending U.S. Federal Reserve rate rise has thrown fixed rate pricing into flux as investors dump their bonds, driving funding costs higher. And, as the winter market approaches, lenders are less competitive with their off-peak season pricing.
Also read: 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Off Season>
Variable Mortgage Rates: Unchanged
The latest GDP numbers may reflect a 2…
Sorry, mortgage shoppers – you won’t find many Black Friday or Boxing Day deals on your home financing this month; the fixed cost of borrowing is inching higher along with bond yields, prompting lenders to cut their once-sizzling discounts.
While jolly economic conditions south of the border will likely prompt a U.S. rate rise, the cheer won’t extend to Canada’s central bank; slow economic recovery will hold the Bank of Canada at status quo until well into 2017.
Fixed Mortgage Rates: Up
Mortgage shoppers and renewals will encounter slightly higher fixed mortgage rates this month as lenders face rising costs and lower demand. The impending U.S. Federal Reserve rate rise has thrown fixed rate pricing into flux as investors dump their bonds, driving funding costs higher. And, as the winter market approaches, lenders are less competitive with their off-peak season pricing.
Also read: 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Off Season>
Variable Mortgage Rates: Unchanged
The latest GDP numbers may reflect a 2…
