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Can you get a mortgage if you’re self-employed? It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible + MORE May 16th
With determination and good planning, you can jump through the extra hoops and get that house, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes..... More »
Fixed or Variable? Floating-Rate Mortgages Losing Their Lustre + MORE Aug 6th
It can be one of the most difficult choices for mortgage borrowers—fixed rate or variable? Thanks to historically low spreads between the two, that choice is becoming easier for many. “If you’re in the trenches shopping for a new mortgage, I’m going to tell you something I’ve rarely to.... More »
Would You Buy a Home with Strangers? These Canadian Companies Are Betting On It + MORE Oct 2nd
Lesli Gaynor was tired of renting a home for herself and her two-year-old son. The Toronto resident wanted more space and a more stable living environment, where a landlord couldn’t kick her out. So, in the early 1990s she got together with two friends and bought a house in the city’s Parkdale n.... More »
Q3 Lender Earnings: The Unexpected Recovery Dec 2nd
The country’s key mortgage lenders recently released their third-quarter earnings, and it’s safe to say results were better-than-expected all around. Equitable Bank had its best-ever third quarter, while First National had its own record quarter. “For customers and partners, we ori.... More »
How to protect your investments if the inflation genie sparks interest rate hikes Jan 19th
Now is a good time to prepare your finances for rising interest rates as they affect everything from the makeup of your portfolio to your mortgage.... More »
Market Your Mortgage Business More Effectively in 2020
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
It’s not too early to be thinking about New Year’s resolutions. And since you’re promoting yourself and building business, more efficient marketing is probably on your wishlist for next year. Why not resolve to market yourself more efficiently in 2020? Marketing is a full-time job. Since you already have a full-time job as a mortgage […]
Lender Calls – Q3 Roundup
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The country’s key broker channel lenders saw residential mortgage originations jump nearly 10% in the third quarter compared to last year. That helped the bottom line, with Home Capital and First National both reporting a year-over-year increase in net income of 16% and 20%, respectively, according to their quarterly filings. First National Chairman and CEO […]