The chances are fairly high that you’ve heard a lot in the news surrounding new mortgage rules that came into play on January 1st, 2018. If so, you’re probably wondering how these new rules will affect you when it’s time to make a purchase or renew/refinance your current mortgage. Lenders … Read More
How Do GDS & TDS Affect Mortgage Qualification?
You’ve likely only come across ‘GDS and TDS ratios’ if you’ve previously applied for a mortgage. These calculations are used to determine what you can afford to pay towards homeownership costs based on your current income and debt levels. GDS – gross debt service – is the percentage of a … Read More
What Does a Monoline Lender Have to Offer?
You’ve likely only heard the term ‘monoline’ lender if you’ve had a mortgage with one and/or you’ve used a mortgage broker to negotiate home financing on your behalf. Although not as well known as banks and credit unions, monolines provide excellent mortgage solutions to meet the needs of a variety … Read More
Looking for Ways to Pay Your Mortgage Off Quicker?
Everyone dreams about their ‘mortgage burning’ date the day they become a homeowner. While mortgage debt will cost you the lowest interest rate among all debts, there’s a sense of freedom in being able to chip away at that principal balance and shorten the time in which it will take … Read More
What You Need to Know to Boost Your Credit Score
With the ever-changing mortgage requirements and rising interest rates, it has never been more important to ensure your credit is in tiptop shape before you head out home and mortgage shopping. Fewer people are fitting into the traditional banks’ financing boxes as easily as they may have just a year … Read More
How to Transition from Renter to Homeowner Sooner
Deciding to become a homeowner after renting is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make throughout your lifetime. Planning ahead by building a budget and saving before taking your first steps towards homeownership are key considerations for ensuring the transition is as stress-free as possible. Budgeting empowers you to look … Read More
How to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit to Your Advantage
Having access to secured credit is a huge benefit to Canadians. The problem is, the media often sounds alarm bells concerning all types of credit – and frequently home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), in particular – roping it all into a giant debt cycle looming above all homeowners. In … Read More
How Interest Rates Have Been Transformed Since the Last Mortgage Rule Changes
Just eight months ago it was easy to quote a mortgage rate on any given day and be confident that’s the rate our client would pay. But that all changed when the federal government’s latest mortgage rules came into effect in October 2016. Previously, multiple lenders would advertise their rates … Read More
Buying Your First Home? Working with a Mortgage Broker is Your Best Choice
As licensed mortgage brokers, it’s our pleasure to walk you through every step of the homebuying and mortgage financing processes – from prequalification to funding and beyond. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, our extensive knowledge of the Canadian mortgage landscape will prove particularly beneficial. In today’s hot real estate market … Read More
Purchase Plus Improvements Program
Purchase Plus Improvements Program You have been searching for a new home and have finally found one that you like. It’s right in your price range and all it needs is a few improvements. New floors, update the kitchen and bathroom, a coat of paint and it will be as … Read More