by Karen Wotherspoon | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
The banks work really hard at trying to convince mortgage borrowers that their mobile mortgage specialists can provide the same products and services offered by licensed mortgage agents. Truthfully, the two offerings are worlds apart. The number one difference...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Dec 4, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent 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. The Bank’s October projection for global...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Nov 29, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
The decision to become a homeowner represents a significant milestone. It’s, therefore, extremely important to consider all your options when it comes to the different types of available homes to ensure you find the right one that fulfills as many of your personal and...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you ask most people, the best time to buy a house is in spring. Traditionally, house hunters like to head out when the sun is shining, temperatures are warm and the flowers are blooming. And while all of that may sound lovely, there are many perks associated with...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Oct 30, 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. The outlook for the global economy has weakened further since the Bank’s July Monetary Policy Report...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Buying a home is among the largest financial purchases you’ll make throughout your lifetime and a huge commitment – whether it’s your very first or your fifth property – so it makes sense to protect your investment. Once you’ve fallen in love with a home, it’s...