Mortgage strategies - Page 9 of 15

November 7, 2016 1 Comment

Do first-time homebuyers really get any benefit from a mortgage broker? Last week I met with Tom* and Marcy*, a couple in their early 30s who are interested in doing the mortgage planning for

October 17, 2016 0 Comments

Down payment of 20% plus?  New mortgage rules that affect you The Canadian finance minister announced stringent new mortgage rules on October 3, 2016. Anyone looking to buy a new home or refinance, may be

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