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Taking on a “Fraction” of the Cost; Vancouver Start-Up Promises a Better Incentive for Home Buyers than CMHC + MORE Apr 2nd
An incentive for first-time home buyers offered through the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) was only announced a week ago, promising to provide $1.25 billion over three years to help lower mortgage costs for eligible Canadians.
However, a new company is now also promising to provide an.... More »
Why didn’t the Bank of Canada Gov cut rates last week? + MORE Sep 12th
WAS THIS A BIG MISTAKE?
Last week, Stephen Poloz, the Bank of Canada Governor, kept the Prime Rate as is during the 6th of their eight scheduled meetings for 2019. The Current Target rate is 1.75%. (Bank Prime rate is derived from this rate. Today’s Bank Prime rate is 3.95%..... More »
Paying down your mortgage faster comes with trade-offs + MORE Apr 18th
While extra payments can reduce long-term interest costs, they may also limit liquidity, trigger penalties and crowd out other financial priorities.... More »
How to Read Your Credit Report + MORE Jun 1st
Your credit report summarizes your credit history and helps lenders weigh your credit risk. Often your credit report is initiated when you apply for your first credit card. Over time it can help you reach your larger financial goals such as obtaining a rental agreement or mortgage. When you apply f.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: Newton Launches Rate Search Engine “Discovery” + MORE Oct 13th
Newton Connectivity Systems this week launched its new broker rate search engine, Discovery. The system, which also serves as a rate distributor for lenders, promises to improve efficiency and the quality of service brokers can provide to their clients, Kevin Dear, VP of Broker Experience at Newton,.... More »
What’s Driving Canadian Homebuyers?
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Mortgage rule changes and increasing interest rates—surprisingly—weren’t the top motivators for prospective homebuyers in 2017, according to a new survey from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Instead, the 2018 Prospective Home Buyers Survey found that improved accessibility (i.e., fewer physical obstacles and barriers) and investment opportunity were the main driving factors to purchase […]
