Okay so you have a mortgage. Let’s face it, it’s a contract with terms, conditions, rights and obligations for both you and the lender. However, now for whatever reason you need or want to break the contract before the end of the term. Many mortgage lenders will allow this provided they are compensated. You have… Read More…
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VERIFYING YOUR DOWN PAYMENT – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Saving for a down payment is often one of the biggest challenges facing young people looking to break into the real estate market. The source of your down payment could come from your own savings, a gift from a family member, your RRSP if you’re a first time home buyer or from the proceeds of… Read More…
New Mortgage Rules and their impact
NEW MORTGAGE RULES AND THEIR IMPACT A short time ago Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) changed the rules on how much down payment buyers have to have in place to buy a home worth more than $500,000. The new rules stated that you have to have 5% on the first $500,000 and 10% on… Read More…
Who pays your Broker? Not you!
WHO PAYS YOUR MORTGAGE BROKER? NOT YOU! If you’re looking to get a mortgage and considering a mortgage broker, there’s a good chance you’re wondering about how much the service costs. Good news! Clients looking to get a standard residential mortgage pay no fees to the broker. On standard residential mortgages, it’s 100% free for… Read More…
Are the New Mortgage Rules applicable to all lenders?
Many people are aware that Canada’s mortgage landscape has changed significantly over the past year or so. Most recently, there were (January 1st, 2018) major mortgage rule changes that affect borrowers who sit to purchase property or refinance their existing property. The new rules require a borrower with more than 20% equity or downpayment to… Read More…
Life changing Mortgage Rules – January 1st, 2018
The most ground shaking mortgage rules to date will be affective on January 1st, 2018 for all federally regulated financial institutions in Canada. This includes both purchase and refinances! OSFI is setting a new minimum qualifying rate, or “stress test,” for uninsured mortgages (mortgage consumers with down payments 20% or greater than their home price)…. Read More…