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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5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends + MORE Jul 31st
These days, being a home owner with a mortgage can feel like you’ve ordered the chicken dinner before realizing there was a steak special. You orchestrate a last-minute switch before your meal arrives, and it’s only once your overcooked steak is served that you know you’ve made a mistake.
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OSFI considering the need for additional regulations on existing mortgages + MORE Apr 22nd
Canada’s banking regulator says it is considering whether to extend the scope of its mortgage guidelines to include existing mortgages. In its second Annual Risk Outlook released this week, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) said it will “consider the scope of .... More »
$22,500 savings by breaking mortgage and getting into today’s low rates! + MORE Mar 11th
A few weeks ago, I posted an article about one of my readers that had the potential to save $15,000 by breaking the mortgage and getting into a new 5 year fixed rate. This was a net savings. The actual savings was just over $20,000 less the penalty of $5,000. This week, we had […].... More »
RBC and NBC are the latest big banks to hike fixed mortgage rates + MORE Jun 3rd
RBC and National Bank became the latest Big 6 banks to increase their posted fixed rates this week, following previous increases by BMO and CIBC..... More »
MORTGAGE 101: Understanding Different Mortgage Options + MORE Mar 27th
To new buyers, the real estate market can appear intimidating with jargon like amortization, mortgage insurance, fixed vs variable and so on.
Here are some of the key terms and mortgage types you’ll encounter when shopping for your home loan.
What is a Mortgage?
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How Brokers Operate: Some Stats
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The vast majority of mortgage brokers recommend suitable mortgages, according to a new report from the Mortgage Broker Regulators’ Council of Canada (MBRCC). That’s vital because, as MBRCC Chair Kirk Bacon states, “Unsuitable mortgages can have a devastating financial impact on borrowers and their families.” To find out how brokers operate, regulators surveyed 1,113 of […]
HSBC paying $550-million to resolve U.S. claims on mortgage bonds
– theglobeandmail.com
HSBC sold the securities to U.S. mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac between 2005 and 2007
