by Zohreh Fayaz | Sep 20, 2024 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The federal government unveiled huge changes to Canada’s mortgage system September 16th, 2024 aimed at helping make homeownership more attainable for first-time homebuyers as well as Canadians purchasing newly-built homes. This is exciting news for homebuyers,...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Sep 6, 2024 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
We’re finally getting some great news on the inflation – and, consequently, the interest rate – front! Canada’s inflation rate continued its downward trajectory in July, with the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowing to 2.5%, according to Statistics Canada. This...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Aug 16, 2024 | Blog, Mortgage
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, chances are, your lender will require you to pay property taxes as part of your mortgage payments. Still, many people continue to pay them like this throughout their time as mortgage holders. Once you’re no longer required to pay...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Finance
Many mortgage borrowers are weighing their options when it comes to debt consolidation to help ease monthly financial obligations, which can empower you to both save money and improve your cashflow in one move. Accessing home equity is a popular and cost-effective way...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jun 21, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership
Mortgage fraud is a serious issue in Canada that is becoming extremely sophisticated, and can lead to significant financial loss and loSigns to Look for to Help Prevent Mortgage Fraud 1. Work with reputable professionals. Choose lenders, mortgage brokers/agents and...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jun 7, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Private mortgage options have become increasingly more popular thanks to stringent stress test mortgage qualification rules required by traditional lenders such as banks, increased inflation and higher interest rates. It’s just one more option your mortgage agent can...
