Mortgage Blog

Canadians are Investing Billions in U.S. Real Estate

April 19, 2022 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

For much of the pandemic, Canada’s housing market has been on fire, with mortgage originations growing at a record pace. At the same time, Canadians have also been busy buying up billions of do ...

Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 50 basis points

April 19, 2022 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 50 basis points, begins quantitative tighteningThe Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1%, with the Bank Rate at 1&frac ...

Bank Of Canada Rate Update March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

Bank of Canada Increases Policy Interest Rate The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to ½ %, with the Bank Rate at ¾ % and the deposit rate at ½ %. The Bank is contin ...

Can Housing Upgrades Affect Your Insurance?

February 23, 2022 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

Housing upgrades have the potential to leave you underinsured so it is important to always contact your home insurance before starting a home renovation. Home renovations are trendy right now due to ...

Rent to Own Homes vs. Mortgage: How Do They Work?

February 9, 2022 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

Rent to Own Homes vs. Mortgage: How Do They Work? If you're hoping to achieve your dreams of homeownership, rent-to-own and mortgage are two options to consider. Here is everything you need to know a ...

Home Selling Season is Around the Corner: Tips to Get Ready

January 13, 2022 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

Home selling season is rapidly approaching. In most cases, spring is the top time to sell a home. One reason spring is the top-selling season is that home buyers align their moving schedule with their ...

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

December 30, 2021 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

It's a dream to be able to pay off your mortgage early, but is there a downside? While it sounds like a great idea, there are some factors to consider before doing so. This article will ex ...

Real Estate 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

December 23, 2021 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

Buying a home is always a big decision, but when you're a first-time buyer it's even more important to get it right. Without home-buying experience to draw on, it's easy to make mistakes you could reg ...

10 Essential Tips for Taking Out Your First Mortgage

December 16, 2021 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

Taking out your first mortgage presents a major financial commitment, possibly the biggest one you'll ever make, so it's crucial that you get the best deal available. Getting a mortgage is often not a ...

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

December 9, 2021 | Posted by: Prerna Baweja

There are a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refi ...

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