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2020 Mortgage Forecasts: Defaults to Jump, Originations to Tumble, Sales to “Suffer” + MORE May 8th
There’s no doubt that Canada’s mortgage and real estate industries will suffer in the short term due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. But how long will the pain last and how far out might the recovery be? Those are questions being asked by many in the industry, and some have p.... More »
Q2 2020 Bank Earnings – All About Provisions and Mortgage Deferrals + MORE Jun 19th
For the second-quarter earnings season, all eyes were on the Big 6 banks’ credit loss provisions and mortgage payment deferral programs. With the onslaught of COVID-19, the banks granted payment deferrals to more than 700,000 Canadians to help prevent a wave of defaults. In their second-quarte.... More »
Retired? No mortgage for you: How the stress test is making it tougher to borrow later in life Nov 6th
Many people are shocked to discover that the amount they can borrow decreases drastically when they retire because the stress test looks at your income..... More »
A Pre-Approval Does Not Guarantee a Mortgage Approval + MORE Apr 28th
Many Canadians are under the assumption their mortgage is as good as done once they have a mortgage pre-approval. But the truth is a buyer cannot expect a mortgage pre-approval will automatically translate into a mortgage. The lender now needs to consider the property itself, approve all the terms a.... More »
What’s the best mortgage for first-time home buyers? + MORE Dec 8th
Q: I’m buying my first home—a starter home—that I plan to live in for the next five to seven years. How do I know which mortgage is right for me? — First-time Buyer, Toronto
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Buying a home? Here’s how to decide how much to put down
– thestar.com
Should you put the minimum down, leaving you more for moving expenses or the maximum to reduce your mortgage payments?
