by Karen Wotherspoon | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
You Can Finance Your Home & Cover Reno Costs Together You Can Finance Your Home & Cover Reno Costs Together Buying a move-in ready home isn’t for everyone. In fact, many people fall in love with a house because of, not in spite of, its need for...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Sep 6, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Are you thinking of doing some home improvements and wondering how to pay for them? As a homeowner, you’ll be glad to know that your mortgage agent can help you access funds through the equity in your home. With house prices on the rise, more and more people...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
We live in a very public forum these days. There truly is no such thing as enjoying a private life if you’re on social media. What you post on your social media accounts – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc – can cast you in a negative light if certain details about...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Aug 16, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Prior to securing your first mortgage, you considered a number of different factors such as the rate, term, amortization period and other important features. So, before your mortgage reaches its maturity date (in five years or however long it has been set), it’s...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Aug 13, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Buying a home is likely the largest financial commitment you’ll make throughout your lifetime. That’s why it’s so important to do everything in your power to make an informed purchase every time you buy property. Ensuring the proper financing process is...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
Not only is it important to choose the right mortgage product and rate that’s catered to your unique needs, but it’s also vital to repay your mortgage in a way that will save you the most money. The schedule you choose for your mortgage repayment can have a...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Jul 26, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Breaking your mortgage before your term is up can have significant financial consequences. That’s why it’s important to weigh all of your options before taking action to ensure it’s in your best financial interest. What are payout penalties? Lenders make money...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Jul 19, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
This is a commonly-asked question, since mortgage agents/brokers and appraisers aren’t authorized to provide a copy of the real estate appraisal report to the homebuyer/homeowner even though you’ve likely paid to have it completed. This is mainly because the...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Jul 12, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Over the past several years, it has become increasingly difficult for many people, particularly first-timers, to enter the housing market. This is due to a variety of factors, but most notably tighter mortgage rules implemented by the federal government – including...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Jul 10, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. Evidence has been accumulating that ongoing trade tensions are having a material effect on the global...
