The Gen Y Reality: Expensive to Live, Easy to Spend, Struggle to Save – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

TD research finds high cost of education, lower salaries and high debt load biggest barriers to saving for 20-somethings today compared to 40 years ago.  TORONTO, June 11, 2013 /CNW/ – According to new research from TD Canada Trust, more than a third of Gen Y (34%) admit they find it an almost impossible struggle […]

Variable vs. Fixed Rates – The Latest – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

By Rob McLister, Editor, CanadianMortgageTrends.com As many as 85% of newmortgagors are choosing fixed rates, says CAAMP. It makes you wonder, what is it going to take to get that number back to its historical average of ~65%? For one thing, the fixed-variablespread (i.e., difference between fixed and variable rates) needs to widen. With today’s typical 5-year fixed at 2.84% and […]

Yields Spike. Fixed Rates May Follow – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

By Rob McLister, Editor, CanadianMortgageTrends.com   Yields Spike. Fixed Rates May Follow If you’re house hunting or thinking of refinancing, and you don’t have a mortgage rate hold, consider getting one. Canada’s 5-year bond yield just pierced a 3-month high. That means—barring a big reversal—there’s a good likelihood that fixed rates will ratchet higher. (Bond yields steer fixed […]

Why it’s harder for self-employed to get a mortgage – Contact a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Why it’s harder for self-employed to get a mortgage Self employment is more common, but banks are more cautious about giving mortgages to people who fall into this category. By: Ryan Starr Staff Reporter., Published on Fri May 10 2013   Vick Vij knows all about the challenges self-employed folks face when they try to get a mortgage. […]

FSCO frustrated by unlawful advertising – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Too many unlicensed brokers and not enough resources has FSCO frustrated with the deluge of public complaints over illegal mortgage brokering advertisements.   “The guys who post the signs on the street posts, under the street lamps, they are preying on people in dire financial situations,” says Bhan Persaud, the senior licensing approvals officer with […]

So-called “Best Rate sites” are put to the test with shocking results.- Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

by Steve Garganis There’s been a surge of ‘Best Rate’ sites popping up… Chances are, you’ve probably seen one or more of their online ads…   You know the ones…‘shopping’ for the Best mortgage rates in Canada’ and ‘comparing Canada’s mortgage brokers for the best rate”.   It does sound great… and it seems to be getting lots […]

New Rules or Old Rules for Mortgages – From your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker

New Rules or Old Rules for Mortgages – From your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker During the previous four and a half years, the feds have introduced over two dozen changes in both new policies and regs that have had an impact on Vancouver home mortgages. With good intentions in mind, this Vancouver mortgage broker understands […]

Vancouver Mortgages for Newbies (Part 2) – Types of Available Vancouver Home Mortgages

Vancouver Mortgages for Newbies (Part 2) – Types of Available Vancouver Home Mortgages Vancouver home mortgages are offered in many different packages and formats. Lenders are all in competition for your business. Choosing the right mortgage for you can be a challenge and even stressful because it is such a big investment. A simple oversight […]

Mortgage financing: Pay attention to the rules and related costs!- Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Mortgage financing: Pay attention to the rules and related costs! To calculate the price of the house you can afford, taxes, rebates and hidden expenses must be factored in By: Kristin Kent Special to the Star, Published on Thu Apr 11 2013 When Tony Clark and his wife, Faye, started looking for a house two years ago, they […]

How to Choose your Vancouver Real Estate Agent – from your Vancouver Mortgage Broker

How to Choose your Vancouver Real Estate Agent – from your Vancouver Mortgage Broker Realtors are trained and licensed professionals, but like any professional they are not all the same. Whether you are buying or selling a home in Vancouver, their services can be invaluable. Although you might be tempted to go the FSBO (For […]

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