Let's face it, in my humble opinion the federal government went overboard on imposing mortgage regulations as of January 1st, 2018. Namely the "Stress Test". We are now seeing the unintended consequences of their ... Read More
Money Becomes Harder to Borrow Come Jan 1st, 2018
On October 17th the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions unveiled their final changes to the B20 mortgage underwriting guidelines. What could be the consequences of these new rule changes? A slow down in ... Read More
How to Pay for that Million Dollar Renovation
Jumping into the world of home (or condo) renovation is always something that you need to be not only financially prepared for but mentally and emotionally. Especially if it is a full right to the walls renovation or a tear ... Read More
Purchased Before Selling? Bridge Financing Explained
What is mortgage bridge financing or as it is more commonly known as, a bridge loan? Essentially, the mortgage lender is lending you your downpayment and in most cases, your closing costs if you were to purchase a property ... Read More
How I Missed Out on $300,000 in Insurance Money
As a Mortgage Broker, I have an obligation to my clients to "offer" mortgage insurance. What does that mean? It means that you have choices with life, disability and critical illness or an option to waive all however since ... Read More
Keep Competition for Your Mortgage in Canada
With the federal government's changes to the housing industry coming into effect on October 17th and November 30th, it is important to let your voice be heard. Please sign this petition to signal to the federal ... Read More
Dramatic New Mortgage Rules That May Affect You
Well, when the federal government wants to drop a bomb on the housing market, they go full out. They announced changes to the mortgage rules yesterday and boy are they doozies! I will start with what I see as the most ... Read More
New Mortgage Rules effective Feb 15th
Between 2008 and 2012 the federal government have made several changes to the rules concerning government backed insured mortgages including reducing the amortization from 40 years to 25 years and increasing the minimum ... Read More
Divorce, Legal Separation, your Home and your Mortgage
Going through a divorce or becoming legally separated is always a challenging and emotional time. So many questions regarding your largest asset - your home, and what can be done to satisfy both parties. I speak with many ... Read More
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