How to Survive and Thrive in 2023
Few anticipated what happened to mortgage rates and the real estate market in 2022. We did expect rates to rise, but going from an overnight rate of 0.25% to 4.25% caught us off guard and at times took our breath away! Inflation soared and the Bank of Canada...
Six tips to help you get mortgage ready
Given price declines since the peak of the housing market in February 2022, homebuyers are finding good opportunities in the Brampton, Toronto and GTA markets. However, our higher rate environment has resulted in a tougher stress test, which makes it difficult for...
How To Navigate Your Mortgage Renewal During Rising Rates
During the last decade, homeowners in Brampton, Toronto and the GTA seldom faced higher rates when they renewed their mortgage. But as rates have steadily climbed over 2022, those with upcoming mortgage renewals are facing a new world of higher rates and higher...
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...