by Renee Wynter | Mar 7, 2018 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 1/4 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 per cent. Global growth remains solid and broad-based. In the United States, new government spending and...
by Renee Wynter | Feb 27, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
Let’s say you have a home that you’ve outgrown, it’s time to make a move to something more suited for your family. You have no desire to keep two houses, so you decide that selling your existing home, and moving into something new is the best idea....
by Renee Wynter | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
In an article released by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), it appears that those people who have a mortgage tend to be a little more credit worthy compared to those who don’t. It also points out that credit scores are quite steady across...
by Renee Wynter | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
There aren’t too many Canadians who are able to save up enough money to pay cash for their home. This is why we have mortgages. A mortgage is a loan made to assist a borrower to purchase a property. The property is held as collateral and interest is charged on...
by Renee Wynter | Jan 17, 2018 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1 1/4 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 per cent. Recent data have been strong, inflation is close to target, and the economy is operating roughly...
by Renee Wynter | Jan 2, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
2017 is in the rear view mirror and the road to 2018 is directly in front of us! As starting a new year is a great time to gain some perspective, let’s reflect on some of the changes brought about this last year in the Canadian housing and mortgage market, and...
