

Emergency Rate Cut!
Bank of Canada has decreased their overnight rate by 0.50%, bringing it to 0.75%, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 . Which for most...
Mar 14, 2020


Bank of Canada Decreases Rates
Bank of Canada has decreased their overnight rate by 0.50%, bringing it to 1.25%. Which for most lenders will likely decrease their Prime...
Mar 4, 2020


Mortgage Stress Test Rate Decreased
The purpose of using a benchmark rate when qualifying for a mortgage is to ensure that one can still manage their mortgage payments if...
Feb 19, 2020


5% Down Payment NOT just for First Time Buyers
Canadian Mortgage Default Insurance You're buying a house but you don't have a 20% down payment? RELAX - Neither does anybody else! ...
Feb 14, 2020


New First Time Buyer Incentive is now available
First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) CMHC will provide an extra 5% of your down payment for the purchase of existing homes, or 10%...
Sep 3, 2019


Mortgage Stress Test Rate Decreased
The purpose of using a benchmark rate when qualifying for a mortgage is to ensure that one can still manage their mortgage payments if...
Jul 20, 2019


The Benefits and Risks of Co-Signing for a Mortgage
Thanks to tighter mortgage qualification rules and higher-priced real estate—particularly in the greater Vancouver and Toronto areas—it’s...
Jul 10, 2019


New First Time Buyer Incentives effective Sept 2019
The Liberal Government has announced their first time buyer initiative that they expect will take effect Sep 2019. We have limited...
Mar 21, 2019