This post is brought to you by our friends at CLMS, highlighting the complicated nature of the mortgage market and the greater needs of homebuyers and homeowners alike to lean on the expert advice of a professional mortgage experts. The last quarter of 2016 brought considerable change to Canada’s residential mortgage business. In October, the...Read More

The mortgage process can be overwhelming. Knowing the key terms that are part of it can help reduce confusion and help guide your first conversation with your mortgage broker. Amortization Length of time over which the mortgage will be repaid. Mortgage Term Length of time that the mortgage contract conditions and interest rate is fixed....Read More

CMHC raised their insurance premium rates on January 17th, 2017. These new CMHC premiums are seen as a direct consequence of the regulatory changes that OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions) implemented in October 2016. Those changes already had immediate impact to non-bank lenders in the industry:  from tougher lender requirements, higher rates...Read More

Our office will close for the holiday season Friday December 23rd at 12pm and will re-open for regular business hours Tuesday January 3rd. We look forward to seeing our clients, BDMs, and other business partners in 2017!Read More

Thanks to our friends at B2B Bank for their economic outlook report.  With the new mortgage regulations in place, now is a good time to discuss the state of the Canadian housing market. Previous tightening in mortgage rules, including the reduction in the maximum amortization period from 30 to 25 years in 2012, have not...Read More

People refinance their mortgages for a number of different reasons, and it can be a great way to help with your financial goals. Whether it is to consolidate debt, get a better interest rate, or take out equity from your home, knowing when to refinance is an important step in the process. Good timing for...Read More

Thanks to Pino Decina at HomeTrust for his post on Self-Employed Mortgage Applicants. The Canadian workforce is expected to undergo a revolution in the coming years and it is anticipated this will result in more workers being categorized as “self-employed”. Whether operating a small business or working on a contract or consulting basis, the expectation...Read More

The Biggest Change: First Time Home-Buyers will Qualify for Less Buyers with less than 20% down payment will qualify for 20% less financing.  Previously a client could be qualified on the actual fixed mortgage rate they chose as long as that term was for 5 years or more.  If the term was less than 5...Read More

Recently we have seen talk from all levels of government about the housing market. There is a consensus that the market may be a looming liability for the Canadian economy, and without a doubt it is a topic of conversation and concern for the average person. There is recent talk of increasing regulations and other...Read More

You’re approved! Congratulations, you are on your way to owning a new home, or perhaps refinancing your current home. While for some people getting approved for a mortgage is the hardest part of purchasing a new home, for others the hardest part is actually once the approval is obtained. There are steps after the approval...Read More