Posts tagged ‘mortgage advice’
The Must-Have Mortgage Toolkit for Every Home Buyer
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for July 6, 2020
Today’s post offers links to posts and calculators that will benefit anyone who is actively looking to purchase a home.
Our New Canadian Mortgage Landscape?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for April 13, 2020
Last week we learned that our economy lost more than 1 million jobs in March. As the significant economic impacts of the lockdown begin to take form, now seems like a good time to speculate on how lenders will adapt their mortgage lending policies to the new reality.
The Slam Dunk Mortgage Option Right Now (and a Warning about HELOCs)
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for April 6, 2020
If you need a mortgage now and you don’t already have a commitment in place, a variable rate seems like the clear choice. Today’s post explains why.
Mortgage Strategies for the Coronavirus Crisis
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for March 23, 2020
Canadian mortgage rates surged higher last week, which surprised borrowers. In today’s post I explain why that happened and offer advice to four different groups of borrowers on how to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.
Mortgage Basics: Term vs. Amortization
Last Updated on February 20th, 2020
If you are among the many mortgage borrowers who isn’t clear on the difference between mortgage term and mortgage amortization, here is a simple explanation to help clarify.
The Magic of Five Percent: A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping
Last Updated on February 12th, 2020
Here is a New Year’s resolution that will dramatically improve your financial fitness.
Mortgage Secrets from an Independent Mortgage Broker
Last Updated on February 27th, 2020
Independent mortgage brokers don’t just save you money, they give you access to a range of options you probably didn’t even know you had. Today’s post explains.
The Best Mortgage Product No One is Talking About
Last Updated on December 14th, 2018
Conservative borrowers who prefer fixed rates almost always choose a five-year term. In today’s environment, I think there’s a much better deal to be had, even if no one is talking about it. In today’s post, I make my case.
The Mortgage Qualifying Rate (MQR)
Last Updated on November 9th, 2017
Borrowers are often surprised to learn that qualifying for a variable-rate mortgage is harder than qualifying for a fixed-rate mortgage, even though the variable rate is lower. To find out why, check out today’s post.
Refinancing Your Mortgage: Is Now a Good Time?
Last Updated on April 27th, 2020
Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage? Today’s post offers you three key steps to help you figure it out.
How to Get the Lowest Interest Rate
Last Updated on December 12th, 2018
A newly released report by the Bank of Canada called “Discounting in Mortgage Markets” gives us some very useful insights into how much lenders are discounting their mortgage rates and for whom. Today’s post summarizes the report and offers my interpretation of the results.
Mortgage Advice for Couples Planning a Divorce
Last Updated on September 18th, 2018
For anyone planning a divorce, today’s post can help save money and reduce hassle during this difficult time. I offer some general tips and give specific guidance for people who are looking to buy out their ex-spouse’s share of the matrimonial home.
Mortgages for New Canadian Immigrants
Last Updated on December 11th, 2018
If you or someone you know is a new immigrant to Canada, you may be surprised at the attractive mortgage options that are available at competitive market rates. To learn more, check out today’s post.
Mortgage Rules Changes for 2011: What They Are, Why They Matter and How They’ll Be Good For Us…in a Brussel Sprouts Sort of Way
Last Updated on November 9th, 2017
When the federal government recently announced changes to CMHC’s rules for high-ratio mortgage insurance, most of my colleagues voiced strong opposition. I respectfully disagree with their assessments, and in today’s post I tell you why.
Winter Mortgage Market Update (2011)
Last Updated on November 9th, 2017
Today’s post is my quarterly update on the state of the mortgage market. It highlights the challenges being faced in the U.S., China and the EU, and assesses the implications for the Canadian economy, and most importantly, our interest rates.
