Stuck in traffic: How mortgages could ease congestion- Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

When she tours homes in the neighbourhood west of Eglinton and Bathurst, Lindsey Springer knows exactly what she’s looking for; three bedrooms, finished basement and easy access to transit. “Definitely accessiblity to the TTC is really important, my husband takes the TTC to work everyday so that’s really important, she says. The suburbs don’t suit […]

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 […]

Vancouver Mortgage Information for Newbies (Part 1) – From your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Vancouver Mortgage Information for Newbies (Part 1) – From your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker Many first time homebuyers can be a little bewildered by both the terminology and the types of mortgages available. This Vancouver mortgage broker can appreciate how daunting this process can be for you. To help you along, we’ve drawn up a […]

A deal killer brokers can overlook – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

by Donald Horne Too many mortgage brokers are missing the biggest deal killer out there, says one Vancouver broker, and it can be easily avoided with one simple conversation. “It is definitely something we as brokers need to do, to tell the clients that they are harming themselves by making big-ticket purchases right when their mortgage […]

Shopping for a first mortgage? Arm yourself with research and negotiate and Ask Adil Virani – Vancouver Mortgage Broker

First-time home buyers shopping for a mortgage have all the technology at their fingertips to make informed decisions, and financial experts say those resources should arm them with enough knowledge to prepare themselves, and even negotiate a better rate. “In today’s environment, with so many things on the Internet, social media in general, there’s no […]

How an obscure budget change could raise mortgage rates- Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

ROBERT MCLISTER – Special to The Globe and Mail The acronym “ABCP” doesn’t come to mind when people go mortgage shopping. But if you get a new mortgage in the next few years, it could very well affect your interest rate. ABCP stands for asset backed commercial paper. It’s used by a handful of non-bank lenders to […]

5 tips for a safe ‘open house’ event – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

(NC)—Hosting an ‘open house’ is an effective real estate sales tool that your agent will likely recommend, but how can you be sure your security will be kept in check? “Ask your Realtor questions about how to prepare for visitors,” says Carla Bouchard, a broker with Royal LePage Metro. “Make sure that you understand what […]

A Budget Change Which Can Affect Vancouver Home Mortgages

A Budget Change Which Can Affect Vancouver Home Mortgages The Federal government made a subtle change to their budget recently that affects something most people probably haven’t even heard about. It’s called “ABCP” which is an acronym for ‘asset backed commercial paper’, and over the next few years it could impact future Vancouver home mortgages. […]

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 […]

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