Applying for a mortgage when self-employed can be a challenge – this we know. Banks typically like tidy financials and don’t have the products to help clients find solutions for those with varying income scenarios. With today’s employment and business options, few applicants have a straight path from start to finish. Many navigate over obstacles […]
The goals we set for ourselves need to be infused with electric energy – the kind that gets us jumping out of bed in the morning. How do we make this happen? Write down your goals. Repeat your goals. Live your goals as if they have already happened. This is how we begin to change […]
Is 2022 the year you invest in your dream vacation property? Is it the year you buy that investment property you’ve been dreaming of or the year you increase your RRSP contribution? Whatever your dreams are for 2022, we will help you take action by reviewing where you are now and the steps involved in […]
When buying a home, we tend to focus a lot on the down payment that’s due at the time of closing, but did you know that you also have to submit a deposit to the seller within 24 to 48 hours of your offer being accepted in order to solidify the contract? If you don’t […]
Land transfer taxes are one of the closing costs you must budget for when purchasing a property. They are provincial or municipal taxes that must be paid in full prior to closing on a property. Anyone who purchases a property in Canada must pay a land transfer tax to the province you have purchased in, […]
Is your mortgage up for renewal and you’ve just received a letter from your lender with a renewal offer? Here’s all you need to know before you sign that letter. We want to make sure you’re not leaving any money left on the table, so give us a call before you sign on that dotted […]
Did you know that most lenders will accept your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) as part of your income on your mortgage application? This can be a great addition to strengthen your application if you’re recently separated. But even if you’re not, we can use this income to help your family secure a mortgage that’s affordable […]
Housing prices are breaking records across the country and we expect them to continue to rise throughout the warm summer months. If you’ve been waiting for the so-called bubble to burst, now actually might be the best time for you to make a move and buy a home! Because with interest rates at an all-time low, […]
It’s official – the Benchmark Qualifying Rate is increasing to 5.25% starting tomorrow, June 1st. If you’re looking to purchase or refinance now is the time to talk to a mortgage broker. We’re here to help!
Over the last 10 years, we’ve seen almost 170 different mortgage rule changes. If that doesn’t say talk to an expert, I don’t know what does… The latest proposed change is looking like it will be increasing the benchmark qualifying rate, which means, this is a higher interest rate that you must qualify at when […]
