Not asking this mortgage question could cost you thousands – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

 DIANNE NICE – The Globe and Mail Want a mortgage rate lower than those advertised by lenders? Ask and you shall receive.   In a Globe and Mail survey of more than 300 mortgage holders, 82 per cent said they were able to get a rate better than the lender’s official posted number when they last negotiated their […]

First-time buyers poised to stand tall even as Canadian home purchase intentions fall: RBC Poll

  First-time buyers poised to stand tall even as Canadian home purchase intentions fall: RBC Poll   Cautious mood, less urgency among Canadian homebuyers, but majority still consider homeownership a good investment TORONTO, March 26, 2013 —Four-in-10 Canadians (40 per cent) planning to enter the housing market over the next two years will be first-time […]

CAAMP: Major Job Losses From Amortization Change – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

CAAMP: Major Job Losses From Amortization Change Killing 30-yearamortizations on high-ratio insured mortgages was a move that some criticized and some applauded. But few could measure the potential side effects when the decision was made last July. But now, Will Dunning, Chief Economist at the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP), has put out data […]

Should you take advantage of the low mortgage rates? Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Should you take advantage of the low mortgage rates? Earlier this month, the Bank of Montreal introduced a temptingly low interest rate of 2.99 percent. But considering the unstable market, should you really buy at this time? As we head into the spring real estate market, many Canadians are sitting on the sidelines instead of […]

Despite Challenges, Canada’s Generation Y Still Plan to Own Homes, According to Royal LePage National Survey

New mortgage regulations and current home prices seen as obstacles by Generation Y TORONTO, ON, March 20, 2013 – Although there are genuine hurdles to owning a home for Canadians, a new Royal LePage Real Estate survey shows that Generation Y (born between 1980 and 1994) and Baby Boomers (born between 1947 and 1966) still strongly desire […]

Survey finds obtaining a mortgage is complicated and time consuming – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Haggling for a rate and deciding on the right term are among the most stressful parts of getting a mortgage, new ING DIRECT poll reveals TORONTO, March 12, 2013 /CNW/ – As mortgage season heats up, a new survey commissioned by ING DIRECT finds that a majority of Canadians (67%) who have had or currently have a […]

Could your finances use a mid-March boot camp?- Consult a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

PREET BANERJEE Special to The Globe and Mail It seems like only yesterday that calendars ticked over to 2013 but here we are in the middle of March. Nevertheless, you don’t have to wait for the New Year to implement a new resolution – setting aside one random day for a financial bootcamp to free […]

Tips and tricks to help first-time home buyers – Ask A Vancouver Mortgage Broker

By Kyle Green, Special To The Sun March 15, 2013 Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Tips+tricks+help+first+time+home+buyers/8103794/story.html#ixzz2OIUXBHr7 Did you know that two out of three Canadian families own a house? That is one of the highest rates of home ownership in the world. And for good reason . Real estate is a great investment. And with increasing housing prices, it’s all […]

Flaherty’s decision to intervene in mortgage war raises questions

Flaherty’s decision to intervene in mortgage war raises question Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has pressed Manulife Bank into reversing a mortgage-rate cut, underscoring the government’s determination to prevent lenders from stoking the housing market at a time of soaring consumer debt. Mr. Flaherty instructed one of his officials to call Manulife on Monday night and […]

Repairing Your Lawn – From Your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Repairing Your Lawn – From Your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker Getting your home ready for sale this spring? As a Vancouver mortgage broker we can tell you that curb appeal is important when the buyers come looking. Your lawn is one of the first things that stand out when people come to view your home, […]

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