Ingrid McGaughey, Author at Ingrid Bjel McGaughey - Mortgage Broker - Page 17 of 32

October 10, 2016 0 Comments

The mortgage stress test - what you need to know On October 3, 2016, Canada's Finance Minister announced the latest round of mortgage rule tightening:  a more stringent mortgage stress test for borrowers

May 9, 2016 2 Comments

How do you know if you need a high ratio mortgage? If you're buying a home, you've likely heard the term "high ratio mortgage". Are you wondering whether it applies to you, and

February 29, 2016 0 Comments

Monoline mortgage lenders - offering mortgage choice Finding a perfect mortgage is like finding the perfect home. It’s an important decision that requires a lot of shopping around. That’s where we mortgage brokers come

January 18, 2016 0 Comments

Debt is on the rise...   It seems like this is the time of year when we hear a lot about household debt.  In one bankruptcy blog, the author writes that while a

January 1, 2016 0 Comments

New down payment rules coming February 2016 If you're buying a Canadian home in 2016, you may need a bigger downpayment. As of February 2016, the rules are changing, depending on the purchase