Is the stress test keeping you from a great opportunity?
Our rising rate environment has caused the government’s “minimum qualifying rate (MQR)” to no longer apply for those looking to purchase, renew or refinance in Brampton, Toronto and the GTA. What does that mean? Well, the MQR is...
Why a Mortgage Broker is the smart choice during uncertain times
Whether you are buying your first home or next, renewing or refinancing in Brampton, Toronto or the GTA, you need the absolute best mortgage strategy that meets your needs now and, in the future. Achieving your best mortgage is more difficult than ever because we are...
Buying a new home this fall? Tips for a stress-free purchase.
Given the softening housing market in Brampton, Toronto and the GTA, I’ve been asked when is the best time to buy – now or wait? History has proven that it is almost impossible to perfectly time the market. Since home ownership has proven to be a very solid investment...
Tips To Survive Rising Rates And Record-High Inflation
The effects of inflation and rising rates are top of mind for homeowners in Brampton, Toronto and the GTA. After all inflation was 6.8% in April and 7.7% in May, Canada’s highest level in decades. Let’s look at how certain choices can help make sure you are prepared...
Important Tips To Keep Your Credit Strong
Yes, we are in uncertain times. The recent .5% increase to the Bank of Canada overnight rate was expected but each increase can be unsettling, even though we haven’t yet reached pre-pandemic levels. While many in Brampton, Toronto and the GTA are viewing our current...
Five Ways To Beat An Increasingly Tougher Stress Test
For homebuyers and owners in Brampton, Toronto and the GTA, the last two Bank of Canada rate announcements have been quite the wake-up call after two years of historically low pandemic rates. We knew it was coming and we prepare the best we can, but it always does...
Federal Budget 2022 – What’s In Store For The Housing Market
The Federal government’s Budget 2022 was expected to have several measures to help Canadians with housing affordability and they certainly did deliver several initiatives. It wasn’t exactly what the mortgage industry wanted, like 30-year amortizations for first-time...
Bank Of Canada Rate Increase And Other Important Mortgage Happenings
On March 2nd, the very anticipated increase to the Bank of Canada benchmark rate materialized, going up a quarter point to 0.5%. It was our first rate hike since 2018 and was inevitable given our surging inflation of over 5%, which is a 30 year high. Soon after, all...
What’s in store for Spring Market 2022?
These are interesting times for all of us in Brampton, Toronto and the GTA as we head into the always busy spring market, a time when many look to buy, renew their mortgage, or put equity to work. We’re in an environment of rising inflation, ongoing supply chain...
12 Tips to Help You Thrive in 2022
In Brampton, Toronto and the GTA we keep talking about the housing market! Are we in a housing bubble, will rates rise in 2022 and by how much, which is better fixed or variable, is this the right time to buy or refinance, and on and on! Heading into 2022 it feels...