Obtaining a mortgage or secured line of credit in Canada at the best rates is often a daunting task. We can help! Read the articles below for more info.
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The Sea Change in Canadian Mortgage Insurance + MORE Dec 2nd
Few realize how dramatically Canada’s mortgage insurance market has changed..... More »
Mortgage terms and closing costs leave many homebuyers confused, survey shows Dec 3rd
An Ownright survey of recent Ontario buyers shows that early financial confidence fades at closing, where unclear terms and unexpected costs are still tripping up many purchasers..... More »
Street Capital + MORE May 1st
Company: Street Capital Financial Position: Vice President, Western Canada Sales Location: Vancouver, B.C. or Calgary, AB Regional Vice President,Western Canada Sales Street Capital Financial is a Canadian-owned and operated residential mortgage lender. Street Capital lends through a mortgage broker.... More »
Incorporate Balance Transfer Offers into Your Arsenal Oct 20th
As mortgage professionals, we are sometimes asked to solve problems slightly outside the scope of our mandate. Naturally, we must take care not to position ourselves as tax experts, accountants or lawyers..... More »
Mortgage Insurance To Get Costlier As CMHC Hikes Rates + MORE Jan 17th
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is raising the cost of mortgage loan insurance effective March 17.
The Crown corporation estimates the increases will add about $5 to a monthly mortgage payment for its average homebuyer.
CMHC says the changes reflect new regulatory requirements that ca.... More »
A Breakdown of Credit Union Rates
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Those in the lending world increasingly acknowledge credit unions as a competitive threat. Mortgage rates are a large reason why. “The…big differentiator…for many [credit unions], but not all, is very competitive & transparent pricing on mortgages,” Servus Credit Union CFO Ian Glassford tells CTV. That compares to some bank’s posted rates, which are as high […]
Rake In The Savings!
– ratesupermarket.ca
In the blink of an eye, October has arrived – and with it, the start of holiday spending season. But before shelling out for a turkey and prepping for winter presents, why not take the time to get set up for savings?
Today’s mega low interest rates may take a bite out of the most diligent saver’s returns, but some banks have amped up their accounts. Read on for our tips!
INFOGRAPHIC: 3 Easy Steps to Save Over $100,000 on Your Mortgage
Your mortgage is likely the largest financial commitment you’ll ever make… but that doesn’t mean you have to pay more than you need to. By making a few tweaks to your payment schedule, you can effectively shave thousands off your total mortgage costs.
Want to know how? Check out our infographic!
Read Penelope’s Blog | 3 Easy Steps to Save Over $100,000 on Your Mortgage
Credit Card Review: SimplyCash Card from American Express
American Express has introduced a competitive new player to the cash back rewards market with their SimplyCash Card…
