by Zohreh Fayaz | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Looking to buy your first home? Saving up for your down payment can seem virtually impossible unless you have a plan in place. Fortunately, there are more savings options available today than ever before. There are three main savings accounts you can use to your...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
As Canadian households grapple with mounting debt and rising interest rates, one area seems to be holding steady amidst the storm: mortgages. While credit cards and vehicle loans experience a worrisome increase in delinquency rates, mortgages have managed to maintain...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jun 2, 2023 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
A lot can change over the course of your mortgage term – regardless of its length – including your income, debt load and interest rates, to name a few. That’s why it’s important to undergo a free annual mortgage checkup with your mortgage agent to ensure you’re saving...
by Zohreh Fayaz | May 19, 2023 | Blog, Finance
Worried About a Low Credit Score? Your credit history is compiled into a credit report, which then provides an overall summary of your financial history to lenders. Canada’s two credit reporting agencies – Equifax and TransUnion – use the information in your credit...
by Zohreh Fayaz | May 7, 2023 | Blog, CMHC, Homeownership
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) expects home prices to bottom out this year, but they aren’t expected to fall below pre-pandemic levels. That was the takeaway from the agency’s spring Housing Market Outlook, which said weaker growth and higher mortgage...