How to enjoy a debt-free holiday
The holidays are coming up! As much as these celebrations bring us joy and harmony, they can also bring us stress. This is ...
Fixed vs. Variable
If you are new to the world of mortgages, you probably have a lot of questions - such as whether to choose a fixed-rate mortgage or...
Advantages of a Pre-Approval
Getting pre-approved can be a vital step to the home-buying process! But don’t confuse this with pre-qualification; you can get a...
What to Know BEFORE You Start House-Hunting
As exciting as it is to start your journey towards home ownership (or even up- and down-sizing), there are a few things you should...
GENWORTH MI CANADA INC. CONFIRMS THAT IT DOES NOT PLAN TO CHANGE ITS UNDERWRITING POLICY
TORONTO, June 8, 2020 /CNW/ - Genworth MI Canada Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: MIC) confirms that it has no plans to change its underwriting...
CMHC Reviews Underwriting Criteria
CMHC announced lending changes coming to buyers with less than 20% down as of July 1, 2020. If you have specific questions about your...
Lock-In or Stay Variable?
Whether you already have a mortgage or are looking to get your first mortgage amid COVID-19, there are some things you should know...
To Defer or Not to Defer
With Canada's major Mortgage Finance Companies (MFC's) and all six big banks offering mortgage deferrals of up to 6 months, as well as...
Toronto Star Interview - why everyone needs a back-up plan when buying & selling
What happens when people get caught in the market? Well, it sucks. I was interviewed by the Toronto Star to talk about having a back up...
What's Up with Mortgage Rates?
In this short webinar you will learn what is happening with interest rates. The truth is that there is a lot of volatility in the market...