The Rules have Changed for Vancouver Revenue Property

The Rules have Changed for Vancouver Revenue Property It wasn’t so long ago that you could buy a rental unit with virtually no money down and low interest rates to be used as revenue property in Vancouver. Times have changes drastically when it comes to buying revenue property in today’s mortgage market. Now, if were […]

How to Clean you Outdoor Siding – from your Vancouver Mortgage Broker

How to Clean you Outdoor Siding – from your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker Many homes these days have siding on them. When siding is first installed it most certainly makes your home appear pristine and fresh. However, over time siding falls prey to the elements and can experience some fading. Also, our homes can become […]

Top 2012 housing stories, from crash warnings to rent vs. buy – From your Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Consumers must be getting tired of hearing the experts cry wolf about rising interest rates and a housing crash. Rates haven’t moved much if at all for most terms, if anything they’ve fallen and stayed put. Mortgages still hover around 3% for anyone willing to lock in for five years and consumers have been doing […]

Closing Costs on your Vancouver Real Estate Financing

Closing Costs on your Vancouver Real Estate Financing Buying a home and setting up the real estate financing is expensive and time consuming. However, many people who are first time home buyers may not be fully aware or properly budgeting for the closing costs which can leave you scrambling if you’re not aware of them. […]

The Repercussions of the New Mortgage Regulations – Consult a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

The Repercussions of the New Mortgage Regulations – Consult a Vancouver Mortgage Broker Well, we’ve all heard of the new mortgage changes and we’ve seen them come into effect, but have they really made any sort of impact on what’s happening out there in mortgage land? Did finance minister Flaherty succeed with what he intended with […]

Mortgage Brokerage Chiefs Speak Out

Mortgage Brokerage Chiefs Speak Out The heads of Canada’s largest mortgage brokerages spoke at the recently-concluded CAAMP Forum in Vancouver. They opined on industry risks, rates, broker attitudes and competition, among other hot topics. Here are the highlights… The Panel Five brokerage industry leaders participated: Michael Beckett (Mortgage Alliance), Colin Dreyer (VERICO), Martin Leedham (Visiting from the Australian […]

Pay off your Mortgage Before you Retire – From your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Pay off your Mortgage Before you Retire – From your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker Back in the old days, most people had planned to pay off their mortgage before they retired. Times have definitely changed and if anything the reverse seems true in today’s climate. The baby boomers could be facing some rough waters ahead […]

New Mortgage Rules Take Effect November 1, 2012 – From you Vancouver Mortgage Broker

New Mortgage Rules Take Effect November 1, 2012 – From you Vancouver Mortgage Broker November 1 is the day when the new mortgage regulations are put out by Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI). These mortgage regulations are called the B-20 guidelines and apply to any mortgage lender which is federally regulated. […]

The Advantages of a Vancouver Mortgage Broker versus the Bank

The Advantages of a Vancouver Mortgage Broker versus the Bank Did you know that almost half of all Canadians still agree to simply accept the rate their bank offers them for their mortgage? I suppose it’s somewhat understandable because they have a history with each other. It just might be because it also seems simpler […]

Vancouver Home Mortgages – Adil Virani – Vancouver Home Mortgages

Vancouver Home Mortgages What types ofVancouver home mortgages are available?  For different circumstances you need different types of mortgages. If you’re buying a new home then you would need a primary mortgage which is known as a 1st mortgage. This type of mortgage covers anything beyond your down payment which should ideally be at least 20%, […]

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