by Karen Wotherspoon | Jul 16, 2021 | Announcements, Blog
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The Bank is maintaining its extraordinary forward guidance on the path for the overnight rate....
by Karen Wotherspoon | Jul 2, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’ve missed mortgage payments or you’re anticipating difficulties moving forward, you should always deal with this as early as possible. Periods of financial difficulty are not uncommon and there are several options available to avoid an ultimate foreclosure. ...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Jun 18, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
As a homeowner, refinancing your mortgage allows you to capitalize on lower interest rates, access your home’s equity, consolidate debt or even reduce your monthly payments. In simple terms, a mortgage refinance involves breaking your current loan agreement...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Jun 4, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re applying for a new credit card or even a job, taking out a loan or buying a new vehicle or home, a credit check will most likely be conducted to determine your creditworthiness. This helps determine if you’re dependable and able to pay back money you borrow....
by Karen Wotherspoon | May 21, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
In today’s unconventional housing market, where inventory is low, coMortgage Preapproval doesn’t Guarantee Final Approvalmore important. In the face of multiple offers and fast-paced decisions, having a preapproval in hand provides better leverage with sellers,...
by Karen Wotherspoon | May 7, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
Labelled one of the most widely anticipated and important budgets of our time, Budget 2021, delivered on April 19th, lived up to its promise. The first budget in over two years and first since the outbreak of the global pandemic, Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs,...