There are many great reasons to work with a mortgage broker when you are buying or refinancing a home. Your mortgage is likely to be your biggest financial decision you will ever make, so it is crucial to understand just how valuable your mortgage broker is. Here are...
It’s time to get serious about saving for that ‘rainy day fund’ The global pandemic has reinforced the need for Canadians to take a more responsible approach to managing spending habits. The need for a savings pool that is not earmarked for a vacation or future spend...
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on what we have known for some time. As a country, Canada is unprepared to house and care for an ageing population. Waiting lists are now months if not years, to get a spot in retirement and nursing homes. Not enough new...
No, you don’t get 6 months of mortgage forgiveness during the COVID-19 crisis. I am fielding many calls during the current COVID -19 crisis from clients who are assuming they don’t need to pay their mortgage for the next six months, at no consequence to...
Refinancing a mortgage is inevitable for most people who own a home. Are you guilty of one or more of the following mistakes? Accepting the written offer your lender presents to you Lenders are famous for sending a renewal notice in the mail and asking you to select...
When the Government of Canada introduced the First Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) effective September 2, 2019, I expected more buzz in the mortgage community. The program is available to first time home buyers with household income under $120,000 for mortgages not...
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