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...
by Kara Herbeson | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog, Mortgage
When mortgage qualification rules tighten up and/or interest rates rise, you may require a mortgage co-signer to qualify for the loan amount required to get you into your new home. Additionally, if you’re experiencing difficulty meeting traditional lender...
by Kara Herbeson | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
With all of the rate increases over the past year – following several years of historically low rates – many mortgage borrowers are concerned about increased mortgage payments, regardless of whether they’re currently in a fixed-rate or variable-rate mortgage. In many...
by Kara Herbeson | Aug 4, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
During the red-hot Canadian real estate market spurred by the pandemic where bidding wars were pretty much expected, it was virtually impossible to get an Offer to Purchase accepted that contained important conditions to protect the buyer when making among the largest...
by Kara Herbeson | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Looking to buy your first home? Saving up for your down payment can seem virtually impossible unless you have a plan in place. Fortunately, there are more savings options available today than ever before. There are three main savings accounts you can use to your...
