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Insights From A Top Canadian Economist: Part 2 + MORE Nov 4th
Canadian economist Benjamin Tal’s presentation at the National Mortgage Brokers Conference was eye-opening. In it, he posited a holistic view of what’s happening with the Canadian economy and what we can expect to happen next. He’s rarely been wrong in the 20 years I’ve been following him &#.... More »
The Latest in Mortgage News: Mortgage Debt Soars as Credit Card Debt Falls to 6-Year Low Jul 19th
Canada's hot housing market was behind a 41.2% annual increase in new mortgages as of the first quarter, Equifax Canada reported..... 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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Rates went up, so now what do you do? + MORE Jul 29th
On July 12th, for the first time in seven years, the Bank of Canada increased the overnight rate by .25%, withdrawing some of the stimulus that was needed after the oil price collapse and 2008 financial crisis. Variable rate mortgages and lines of credit will see higher rates and modest payment incr.... More »
To get corporate taxes down, U.S. might cut back on mortgage interest deduction + MORE Aug 4th
The Trump administration is considering reducing the annual $1 million mortgage deduction cap for U.S. homeowners as a part of its broader tax reform, despite earlier promises to protect the tax advantage, Politico reported on Friday..... More »
One family’s strategy for killing debt
– moneysense.ca
(Illustration by Ryan Inzana)At first glance, it’s difficult to see why Francesca Nazario is so worried about money. She and her husband Guy, both 36, own a three-bedroom bungalow in Whitby, Ont., an hour’s drive from Toronto. They have two young kids—Amelia, 3, and Sam, 15 months—and a combined income of $130,000 a year.
But Francesca, who earns $50,000 a year as a secretary with a small manufacturing company, feels that she and Guy aren’t in control of their finances. The clearest evidence of this is the $42,000 of personal debt they’ve accumulated—and that’s on top of the $350,000 mortgage and the $20,000 they still owe on Guy’s 2016 taxes for his consulting business. “We’re making decent money but we’re going deeper and deeper into debt,” says Francesca. “Why can’t we make our finances work?”
How to get out of debt in 2017 »
The Nazarios (whose names we’ve changed to protect privacy) aren’t frivolous with their money. They bought their home four years ago in a nice subdivision…
How to Improve Your Credit Score: Collections Edition
– ratesupermarket.ca
This monthly series by personal finance specialist Amanda Reaume focuses on how to improve something that many people overlook: your credit score. These posts will give you tips and tricks to improve your chances of getting approved for better rates when you apply for credit – leading to better student loans, car loans and even mortgages.
The last thing anyone wants is to be so behind on repaying debt that they end up in collections.
When your account goes to a collections agency, it likely means that that you’ve failed to pay bills and you were unable to set up or stick to a new repayment schedule. Usually, this happens between three and six months after you first default on your debt, and it can definitely impact your credit score, and subsequently, your future finances.
If your account goes into collections, it’s usually because you’re facing extreme financial difficulties. It can be scary and stressful, but there is a way out.
Why is my credit score affected by being in collections?
Your credit score is a crucial factor that banks and other lenders consider before they lend you any money…
CMHC’s Siddall on the Hotseat: Commentary – Part I
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
If you thought Parliament’s hearings on the new mortgage rules was boring, you missed last week’s exchange between MP Ron Liepert and CMHC head, Evan Siddall. This 4-minute video captures the tension… Never, to our recollection, has there been such animosity towards the regulatory 3-Amigos: CMHC, OSFI and the Department of Finance. The trio’s insurance policies have ravaged mortgage competition, jacked up borrowing costs and are destined to cost consumers billions (literally billions)…if they’re not overturned. With most industry professionals we speak to, there’s an almost palpable loss of respect for federal regulators. It’s unhealthy, it’s unnecessary and it could have all been avoided. How? By conferring with READ MORE
Sean Cooper took extreme measures to wipe out his $255,000 mortgage in just three years. Now he’s written an advice book to help others free themselves of a mortgage faster.
