Mortgage Term in 2024: Three, Five-Year Fixed, or Variable?

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As we step into 2024, whether you are gearing up for a new home purchase or renewing your mortgage, the question of interest rates is likely top of mind. To help you make an informed decision, let’s explore three popular options currently in the market: Three-Year Fixed Rate:  The three-year fixed rate has gained popularity […]

Why Variable Rates are Back in Fashion, for Some

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The latter half of 2023 delivered a surprise to our office as we started receiving more requests for variable rate mortgages. 2023 was a year of concern, with rates increasing at such a rapid pace, and most who had variable rate mortgages decided to stay the course after weighing their options. The reasons many are […]

How To Reduce Mortgage, Loan, and Monthly Costs

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With the cost of living noticeably increasing over the past year, Canadians are looking for ways to lower their monthly expenses, especially when these expenses have increased at a faster rate than monthly wages. From contacting various service providers to cancel underutilized services to renegotiating monthly fees or services, Canadians are looking to be more […]

Renewing Your Mortgage Without Salaried Income? Solution Here.

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When it comes to mortgage approval for your mortgage renewal, income verification is often required when you’re shopping for an interest rate. As rates increase, not everyone qualifies for a mortgage the way they did in the past four years. Fortunately, there are many programs that can still help you qualify for your mortgage renewal […]

Alternate Ways to Qualify for a Mortgage

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Have your circumstances around income changed in the past two years, or are you contemplating the purchase of an additional property?  Were you aware that there are unconventional methods to acquire property?  Some of these include:  Rental Offsets: In cases where a portion or the entirety of your property is intended to be rented out.  […]

Three Strategies to Reduce Your Monthly Payments!

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As interest rates continue to rise, many of my clients have been reaching out for mortgage advice in navigating this unexpected market. After assessing their overall expenses and budgeting, it’s often apparent that they are managing their finances well given the circumstances. Currently, the most prevalent approach involves cutting back on luxury items and conveniences […]

Are you fully leveraging your relationship with your mortgage broker?

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One of the smartest things you can do with your mortgage broker is to take advantage of the float-down option during mortgage renewal, preapproval, and approval processes. What is the float-down option? The float-down is a strategy that allows you to secure the lowest interest rate within the 120-day period prior to renewing your mortgage. […]

To Variable, or Not to Variable, That Is the Question

Variable Mortgage or Not?

With interest rates actively on the rise and more potential rate hikes by the Bank of Canada on the horizon this summer, what does a homeowner or soon-to-be homeowner do? You are likely one of the three people mentioned below: 1) You are shopping for a home and can’t decide if a fixed rate or […]

Your Mortgage Options. Will They Get Cancelled in 2022?

Your Mortgage Options Will They Get Cancelled 2022

As inflation rises and interest rates increase, home prices in Canada for the time being continue to follow suit. With the federal budget announced recently, a lot of discussion is happening in Ottawa with industry leaders and politicians alike as to what will happen to the mortgage rules later in 2022. Concepts that are being […]

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