Canada’s real housing crisis: Extreme weather – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

BLAIR FELTMATE AND JASON THISTLEWAITE – The Globe and Mail Over the past three years, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney (now Governor of the Bank of England), tightened mortgage lending in an effort to avert a housing crisis that might otherwise result when interest rates rise. While their efforts were […]

Rent-to-own works, but beware the pitfalls – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Renting to own a house can be a very effective way for a buyer without enough of a down payment to buy a home. But do your homework. By: Mark Weisleder Real Estate The concept of rent-to-own can be a very effective way for a home buyer who does not have enough of a down payment, or […]

Shop Your Renewal – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Shop Your Renewal By Rob McLister, Editor,CanadianMortgageTrends.com”  Lenders make a lot more money when they renew your mortgage than on your initial term. That’s partly because they don’t have to compensate anyone for referring you (or compensate them as much). But it’s also because many renewers don’t comparison shop as much or negotiate as hard. According to a […]

Pick the right term, pay off mortgage faster – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Robert McLister is the editor of CanadianMortgageTrends.com and a mortgage planner at Verico IntelliMortgage, a mortgage brokerage. You can also follow him on twitter at @CdnMortgageNews The trick to making a mortgage disappear faster is to minimize your total borrowing cost. And nothing dictates total borrowing cost more than the term you chose. Picking the right term is even […]

Get a mortgage without a salary – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

There are things that you can do to help you qualify for a mortgage. Landing a mortgage is trickier for the self-employed than their salaried counterparts. Not only do self-employed people face higher interest rates and CMHC mortgage insurance premiums, they are also more likely to have their loan applications rejected outright. If you’re self-employed, […]

‘Free’ loyalty rewards may cost you up to $520 a year – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Credit card swipe fees can add up for merchants and consumers. But surcharging may not be the solution. By: Dana Flavelle Economy, The average premium credit card generates more than $400 a year in indirect merchant swipe fees – all so you can collect so-called “free” rewards. That’s on top of the $120 a year annual fee […]

Can you handle higher interest rates? – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Garry Marr  | @DustyWallet It may be stressful to think about it but higher mortgage rates are on the horizon. The questions for homeowners is whether they can handle a hike in interest rates. Bank of Montreal says consumers should stress test their mortgages a couple of ways, considering higher interest rates and a shorter amortization period. […]

How to turn your property into a vacation rental- Ask a Vancouver Mortgage broker

Want to make a few extra bucks renting out your home when you’re out of town? Or maybe you have a cottage you’d like to rent out when you’re not using it. Here’s what you need to know to turn your property into a money-making vacation destination. Dropping off the keys All property owners have […]

More Canadians in debt, making lower monthly payments poll finds – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

By: Linda Nguyen The Canadian Press A new poll suggests that more Canadians are in debt this year and taking longer to settle their accounts. The study released Wednesday by the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) found that 83 per cent of Canadians surveyed admit to having some form of debt, an increase from 74 per cent a […]

Are bank online mortgage break-fee calculators reliable? Not always – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Are bank online mortgage break-fee calculators reliable? Not always ROBERT MCLISTER– Special to The Globe and Mail Getting a quote for the cost of breaking your mortgage early – and understanding it – hasn’t always been easy. That was supposed to change last year when the Finance Department compelled banks to put penalty calculators and guidelines […]

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