by Kara Herbeson | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
It’s a harsh reality that COVID-19 has left many people facing significant financial hardship. In an effort to alleviate some of this burden, the government is working at all levels to provide relief measures to assist those who are most vulnerable. Many...
by Kara Herbeson | Mar 21, 2020 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Concern surrounding coronavirus – COVID-19 – has led to a crash in oil prices and economic uncertainty surrounding capital markets, which has resulted in most Canadian banks significantly reducing both fixed- and variable-rate mortgage rates. Around the world...
by Kara Herbeson | Mar 6, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Being prepared is a key stress reliever for many different scenarios. And securing a mortgage on a new or existing home is no different. Things can run a whole lot smoother when you know what issues to avoid. There are many common mortgage mistakes you can...
by Kara Herbeson | Feb 21, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
The most popular mortgage selected by Canadians is the five-year fixed-rate option. While this isn’t always the best choice, it’s definitely the most common. But a lot can happen in five years. What if you need to buy a bigger home to accommodate your growing family...
by Kara Herbeson | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
How Can a Co-Signer Help Your Mortgage Approval? If you’re experiencing difficulty meeting traditional lender mortgage guidelines thanks to such factors as a credit blemish or simply because ‘life happened’ (divorce, illness, job loss, etc), you may benefit from...
by Kara Herbeson | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Prior to securing your first mortgage, you considered a number of different factors such as the rate, term, amortization period and other important features. So, before your mortgage reaches its maturity date (in five years or however long it has been set), it’s...
