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Key details regarding the first-time home buyer incentive, launching September 2nd, have been released.  Under this program the government will offer assistance to first-time buyers in the form [...]

The federal government is considering a return of the 30-year amortization for insured mortgages, up from the 25-year limit now.  This is great news for millennial first-time buyers who are [...]

On Wednesday October 24th the Bank of Canada increased it’s benchmark interest rate to 1.75%.  This will affect those who have variable mortgages as most lenders have increased their prime [...]

When purchasing, refinancing or renewing your mortgage you may find yourself asking where to go.  A mortgage broker or the bank? Well here is a list of pros and cons so you can figure out your [...]

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is making changes so that it’s easier for self-employed borrowers to qualify for a mortgage. Self-employed Canadians are a significant part of our work [...]

The Bank of Canada has increased it’s Overnight Rate  by 0.25%  to 1.5%.  This will affect the variable rates and lower term mortgages.   The longer term fixed-rate products, that are more [...]

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The Bank of Canada has increased it’s qualifying “stress test” rate by 20 basis points to 5.34% from 5.14%.  The “stress test” was put into effect to ensure you can [...]

Home prices have increased substantially over the last five years, making it difficult for first time home buyers to save a down payment.  Meanwhile, baby boomers are at a time in their lives [...]

2017 was an interesting year. We saw the introduction of new mortgage qualifying rules, tighter underwriting, rising mortgage rates, and the rapid increase in home prices, spurring both [...]