by Kara Herbeson | May 3, 2024 | Blog, Mortgage
Real estate has proven to be a sound long-term investment. If you’re thinking about buying an investment property, consulting with your trusted mortgage agent is a terrific place to start. Your agent can play a crucial role by providing valuable expertise throughout...
by Kara Herbeson | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Owning a home is a major milestone for many Canadians, but the financial hurdle of coming up with a sufficient down payment can be a significant barrier. To address this, some aspiring homeowners turn to the concept of a gifted down payment – a strategy that can make...
by Kara Herbeson | Jan 5, 2024 | Blog, Mortgage
For many Canadians, 2023 was a tough year thanks to high inflation and interest rates, and we’re ready to put it far behind us with the hope of a brighter year ahead. The good news is that economists are suggesting borrowing costs may have already peaked. After three...
by Kara Herbeson | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time or purchasing another property, this is an exciting time. But it also requires some work on your end in order to ensure the mortgage process runs as smoothly as possible. While it may appear as though you have to...
by Kara Herbeson | Nov 3, 2023 | Blog, Economy, Mortgage
There are numerous ways that you may be able to benefit from accessing some the equity built up in your home through a mortgage refinance, including helping cover the costs of the upcoming holiday season’s gift buying, decorating and entertaining. If your mortgage is...
by Kara Herbeson | Oct 20, 2023 | Blog, Mortgage
Results from a new Bank of Canada (BoC) survey show that Canadian consumers believe inflation is higher than it actually is, and they expect it to remain high despite data showing that it’s actually on the way down. The BoC released the results of its survey of...