How Will The Proposed OSFI Changes Affect Consumers?

General Darla Nicholson 18 Jan

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 […]

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OSFI Is Concerned About Federally Insured Lender Exposure to Mortgage Risk

General Darla Nicholson 16 Jan

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 […]

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News Years Financial Resolutions

General Darla Nicholson 11 Jan

The recent tumultuous economic climate has placed financial planning at the forefront of priorities for many Canadians as we transition into 2023. To effectively navigate this challenging landscape, it is crucial to adopt a strategic and proactive approach to managing one’s finances.  Many people consider this a resolution, but truly it’s a goal that should […]

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Top 5 Things I Wish All Homeowners Knew

General Darla Nicholson 31 Oct

Here’s the reality folks….we are in unusual times and NO ONE definitively knows what to do! We can share what we learn from analysts and economists, factor in what projections the Bank of Canada has made and analyze your circumstances to assess what options might accommodate you best. But at the end of the day, […]

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Be Your Own Advocate!

General Darla Nicholson 5 Oct

The last few years, we as a society have seen and endured many changes. And then those changes changed a few times too! As a result, there are so many unknowns out there…. From travel restrictions and requirements, to health policies and procedures to constantly shifting stock and financial markets. The only way to navigate […]

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Trigger Rate, Trigger Point and Why EVERYONE Should Understand

General Darla Nicholson 4 Oct

Since the pandemic, it seems the whole world has gone sideways……used cars are almost as costly as new cars, new cars have 3 year wait lists, online purchases take forever and a day to arrive, gas and food costs are up (have you bought grapes lately???) are and now interest rates have pushed home financing […]

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