Spring is definitely here in full force, minus the sun. Multiple offers on condos and houses continue to keep us busy and lenders on their toes. 4Front has expanded again adding a new full time in house underwriter to assist with our files. We have...Read More
This post is brought to you by Marc Shendale at Genworth Canada, originally appearing on Dominion Lending Centeres’ website here. Buying a home is financial decision, but also an emotional experience. Before we’ve explored every room, we often start imagining our new lives there. Where...Read More
Another Day, Another Rate Hike The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates for the second time in less than two months. The central bank’s benchmark rate was raised twice by 0.25% since July and now stands at 1.00%. For consumers, this means the Prime...Read More
This week was one full of financial related news from the Federal Government. Some positive, some perhaps not. The Taketh The worst kept secret is now no longer such. Effective Jan 1, 2018 the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), the federal crown...Read More
Purchasing a home with a basement rental suite can be a great way to own a higher priced home with the benefit of having part of the mortgage paid for by your tenant. However, lenders take rental income into account in a variety of ways....Read More
