The 5 year fixed rate has hit it’s all time historic low at 2.99% but keep in mind that a mortgage is more than just a rate.  BMO’s promotional 2.99% 5 year rate comes with its catches so dig a bit deeper to understand the terms.  The maximum amortization is 25 years not 30 so you will have a higher payment (paying less interest).  There are lower prepayment options at…

The time between when your mortgage is approved and when you close – who is watching the rates for you, advising of any significant rate drops and providing you with the best rates right up until closing?  Would your bank call you to let you know of any rate drops?  Very unlikely, but your Mortgage Broker will.  Take a look at the attached video for a couple of feel good…

With rates still at historic lows, it may be worth your while to break your current mortgage for a lower rate, saving you not only interest costs but reducing your payment and also reducing your amortization – so you pay off your mortgage faster!  This may be the right strategy for you.

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As the deadline for the new changes for amortizations from 35 to 30 years approaches, this appears to have fueled a very busy real estate market in Toronto.  There are certainly more clients purchasing and having their closing set after the March 17th deadline but will this boom in the market continue throughout the spring?  My crystal ball is a little fuzzy – however, it should be interesting to see…

The Government announced on January 17th that they will be making changes to their government backed mortgages.  Namely, any mortgage that has less than 20% as a downpayment (with a few exceptions).  The changes are very important and may affect you.  They are as follows:

Decrease amortization from 35 years to 30 years effective March 18th 2011

For most of my clients this does not mean you are…

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Kim Gibbons, ” Your Mortgage Superhero ®”
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Kim Gibbons, ” Your Mortgage Superhero ®”
Mortgage Broker
FSCO lic. M08001363
416-400-8107
kim@mortgagesuperhero.com
www.mortgagesuperhero.com…

The Bank of Canada is expected by many economists to raise short-term interest rates in June or July, prompting many homebuyers and mortgage holders to ask whether a variable-rate mortgage or a fixed-rate mortgage is best for them.

How, exactly, are mortgage rates offered by lenders determined?  Many Canadian mortgage holders are surprised to learn that the pricing for variable-rate and fixed-rate mortgages are determined by two different means…

Take a look at the Global News – Consumer SOS report from April 20th where a discussion of interest rates took place on the heels of the Bank of Canada overnight rate announcement:

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The new mortgage rules that the Federal Government has imposed take effect today. Here are the new rules and how they may affect you:

1. Qualifying rates have changed for variable rates and fixed rates with terms of 1-4 years for mortgages that are insured via CMHC and other insurers. This means for purchasers that are putting less than 20% as a down payment. This new rule does NOT…

The definition of a superhero is one that is a fictional character with superhuman powers to protect the public. Well, I am certainly not fictional nor do I possess superhuman qualities…however – I DO protect my clients AKA the public when it comes to their mortgages.

A client in Toronto once told me after I arranged their mortgage ” You are like a mortgage superhero”. The coining of this…