Mortgages Blog

Reflections And Insights From The Other Side Of The Desk.

With recent Bank of Canada interest rate hikes, and more on the way, here is what you need to know about how these policy changes affect your mortgage.
At 10am on July 13th , the bank of Canada has raised its benchmark interest rate by the largest amount in 20 years in an effort to combat runaway inflation.
The housing market continues to favour sellers as we move into the summer months, but we are seeing shifts back towards a more balanced market.
Canada has seen a surge of international migration over the last few years. With all these new faces in town wanting to plant roots in this great country, it’s a good time to review some of the details surrounding mortgages and how individuals new to Canada can qualify to be homeowners.
If you are dreaming of your very own vacation home, there are ways to make it happen!
For many Canadians who are looking to retire but currently facing high debt load and ongoing expenses, as well as reduced income, it can be a challenge. This is where the reverse mortgage can help!
Spring is a great time to consider doing an annual mortgage check-in! Organizing a quick mortgage review each year can help provide peace of mind and ensure you’re on-track your future goals while still ensuring you’re able to manage the monthly payments.
When it comes to shopping for your perfect home, it can be hard to find the exact one ready to go! In fact, most homes come with flaws of a sort whether it is old paint or flooring, outdated fixtures or perhaps more extensive repairs are needed. While some buyers have no issues dealing with these deficiencies in a home or perhaps do not consider them dealbreakers, other house hunters might.
The announcement today by the bank of Canada is that they will increase the overnight target rate by 0.50%, bringing it to 1.00%. This is the first 0.50% rate hike since 2000, and is out of the usual, as typically we’ve only seen 0.25% increases.