I can’t believe how many of my clients have asked me this question over the past few weeks due to the recent increases in both the fixed and variable rates. With a fixed rate mortgage term, the mortgage rate and payment you make each month will stay the same for the term of your mortgage. … Continue reading
I apologize for so many exclamation points, but I needed to get your attention if you are sitting on the fence about whether you want to refinance your home in the near future. After three recent mortgage rule changes along with back-to-back interest rate increases with a possible third expected, there is another PROPOSED rule … Continue reading
Is your mortgage due for renewal sometime within the next year? Has your current lender called you or sent an offering of a one-time chance to “renew early and save” or some similar wording? With relatively low interest rates still available, it may be a good idea to renew your mortgage early and take advantage of the … Continue reading
Who is responsible for all of these mortgage rule changes? The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OFSI) is an independent agency of the Government of Canada reporting to the Minister of Finance created “to contribute to public confidence in the Canadian financial system”. Wikipedia This time they are proposing to target Conventional Mortgages … Continue reading
If you own and live in a home with a sibling, partner or spouse, common law or married, and have decided to part ways; read on. I believe one of the most stressful issues of a relationship breakdown is what to do about the jointly owned home and mortgage. Over the years I have helped … Continue reading
Recently, we have noticed an increase in the number of inquiries about co-signing a mortgage. So, the question is, what exactly does it mean to be a co-signer? Why are we being asked this question so often? We say due to 2 significant recent government mandated changes to mortgage qualifying that both went into effect … Continue reading
So you want to apply for a mortgage, but do you actually know what a mortgage lender is going to look for in your credit application? You will be much further ahead if you understand exactly what a lender wants to see from you versus guessing what their priorities and major concerns are in assessing … Continue reading
