Deciding whether to port your mortgage or get a new one depends on various factors such as your current mortgage terms, the terms of the new mortgage, your financial situation, your timeframe and your long-term plans. Here are some considerations to help you make your decision: PORTING YOUR MORTGAGE Interest rate: If your current mortgage […]

Today’s StatsCanada Labour Force Survey for March is much weaker than expected. Employment fell by 2,200, and the employment rate declined for the sixth consecutive month to 61.4%.  Total hours worked in March were virtually unchanged but up 0.7% compared with 12 months earlier. The details were similar to the headline: as full-time jobs dipped, total hours worked fell 0.3%, and only two […]

What do you think about reverse mortgages, now more commonly referred to as Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs)?  Do you believe you understand how they work?  I’m willing to bet if you read this article you will find you very much misunderstood this product. Reverse mortgages are the single fastest growing home finance product on […]

  What is the First Home Savings Account (FHSA)? The First Home Savings Account is a type of registered savings plan for Canadians saving to buy their first home. Canadian residents aged 18 years or older can open an FHSA to save towards the purchase of a home in Canada. You can contribute $8,000 annually up to […]

When you first purchased your home, you most likely used a lawyer to complete the transaction. When you do your renewal or if you are considering refinancing, you may be able to complete the transaction without a lawyer, using First Canadian Title (FCT). Renewals If you decide to renew your mortgage with your current lender, […]

Buying a home is one of the largest investments you will ever make! In order to make your home hunting experience the best it can be, there are a few key mistakes to avoid and be aware of before you start your journey: Not Getting Pre-Approved: One of the most important aspects of buying a home […]

Reverse Mortgages have been highly overlooked and underrated for years.  In our current financial environment, all consumers are looking for ways to live within their budgets and live more comfortably.  A reverse mortgage could be a genuinely appealing option for consumers age or older and can be used in many ways.  You would be doing […]

We see the news, we turn the page and read the next article, and nothing is thought of these concerns until renewal time….cue the scary music.  The sad reality of our current financial environment is that few will escape the impact of the changes in effect and the changes to come.  So if you didn’t […]

osfi is at it again. Late last week, the Office of the Superintendent for Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced it was concerned about the risks associated with the large and rising number of highly indebted borrowers, especially those with floating-rate mortgages, which stands at a record proportion of outstanding mortgage loans. With the economy in danger […]