by Rakhi Madan | Aug 6, 2025 | First Time Home Buyer, Purchases, Qualifying |
In a shift from previous generations, more Canadians are heading into retirement with a mortgage — and it’s not because they’ve mismanaged their finances. In many cases, it’s a deliberate choice: to help their children enter the housing market. According to a 2025...
by Rakhi Madan | Jul 3, 2024 | First Time Home Buyer, Purchases, Qualifying |
The dream of owning a home is a significant milestone. Still, it’s a substantial commitment and investment, and it should be a decision made when you’re genuinely ready, both financially and emotionally. While history has shown that property ownership can...
by Rakhi Madan | Mar 5, 2024 | First Time Home Buyer, Purchases, Qualifying |
With expectations of lower mortgage rates on the horizon, homebuyers are gearing up for what promises to be a robust spring housing market. As anticipation builds, many prospective buyers are eager to seize the opportunity to secure a mortgage and purchase their dream...
by Rakhi Madan | Oct 4, 2023 | First Time Home Buyer, Purchases, Qualifying, Specialty Mortgages |
In today’s real estate market, the path to homeownership is not always straightforward, especially given how difficult it can be to qualify for a mortgage. Many homebuyers and homeowners in Brampton, Toronto, and the Greater Toronto Area find themselves facing...
by Rakhi Madan | Dec 3, 2022 | First Time Home Buyer, Qualifying, Tips |
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...
by Rakhi Madan | Oct 5, 2022 | First Time Home Buyer, Purchases, Qualifying, Refinance, Renewal |
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 part of the mortgage qualifying “stress...
