Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
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What does the new Canadian Mortgage Charter mean for home owners? + MORE Dec 10th
In its 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the federal government announced the Canadian Mortgage Charter. It’s a new initiative intended to address the housing affordability issues caused by rising interest rates, low housing supply and more. The charter, which sets out expectations for lenders, is the.... More »
Lowest Winnipeg mortgage rates: Save with Cambrian Credit Union May 12th
When Canadians need a mortgage, they often default to the big banks—but there’s a whole other world of financing options to explore. Credit unions have competitive interest rates in Canada, including Manitoba, plus innovative mortgage options you may not be able to find elsewhere. Shopping aroun.... More »
Canada’s home renovation costs are still climbing, but the pace is slowing Jan 11th
Home reno costs in Canada continued to climb in Q3, driven by higher roofing and window expenses, with many homeowners relying on their home equity to fund these projects..... More »
Canadians opting for shorter mortgage terms as they hope for declining interest rates + MORE Jun 15th
Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don't get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
You Don’t Need a Big Bank to Get a Mortgage - canadamortgagenews.caIt’s tough to get a mortgage these days. New and existing clients have been calling non-stop letting me.... More »
Sagen sees earnings dip, offset by stronger mortgage insurance growth + MORE Nov 9th
Mortgage insurer Sagen’s premiums climbed 32% from last year as lower rates fuel housing demand, but softer investment income pulled net earnings down to $119 million..... More »
Best Practices to Verify Your Clients’ Down Payments
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Proving the source of your clients’ down payments can sometimes be the most time-consuming part of arranging a mortgage. Even when handled well, the process may sour the buyer experience. Your client will need to provide a comprehensive history of all the money earmarked for their down payment and closing costs, including detailed explanations of some of the transactions in every source account. You have to make the best of it. Let’s explore ways we can make the process smoother […]
