November 18, 2024

Is your Mortgage Coming up for Renewal?

According to Mortgage Professionals Canada, 23% of Canadian mortgage holders will renew their mortgage within the next year, and 50% will renew within two years.   […]
October 29, 2024

How Bond Yields Impact Fixed Mortgage Rates

In the ever-evolving landscape of mortgage financing, it’s crucial to understand how external financial factors can influence mortgage rates. One significant factor is the bond market, […]
December 1, 2023

Cash Flow and Mortgage Payments

The increase in the Banak of Canada Prime rate over the past 20 months, aimed at tackling rising inflation, has left numerous Canadians cash-strapped until the anticipated lowering of the Prime rate in 2024. So what can be done?
November 25, 2023

Should you Refinance or Get a Second Mortgage?

Choosing whether to refinance your existing mortgage or getting a second mortgage depends on your financial goals. If your existing mortgage has a good rate and a noticeable time left in its term, you should probably think of keeping it rather than refinancing it and getting a second mortgage instead.
September 19, 2022

Back to School – The 5 Cs of Credit

The 5 Cs of Credit is a term used to describe the pillars of input that go into determining if a lender will lend you the money. They are Capacity, Capital, Collateral, Credit and Character.