by Zohreh Fayaz | Aug 13, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Buying a home is likely the largest financial commitment you’ll make throughout your lifetime. That’s why it’s so important to do everything in your power to make an informed purchase every time you buy property. Ensuring the proper financing process is...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
Not only is it important to choose the right mortgage product and rate that’s catered to your unique needs, but it’s also vital to repay your mortgage in a way that will save you the most money. The schedule you choose for your mortgage repayment can have a...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jul 26, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Breaking your mortgage before your term is up can have significant financial consequences. That’s why it’s important to weigh all of your options before taking action to ensure it’s in your best financial interest. What are payout penalties? Lenders make money...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jul 19, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
This is a commonly-asked question, since mortgage agents/brokers and appraisers aren’t authorized to provide a copy of the real estate appraisal report to the homebuyer/homeowner even though you’ve likely paid to have it completed. This is mainly because the...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jul 12, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Over the past several years, it has become increasingly difficult for many people, particularly first-timers, to enter the housing market. This is due to a variety of factors, but most notably tighter mortgage rules implemented by the federal government – including...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jul 10, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. Evidence has been accumulating that ongoing trade tensions are having a material effect on the global...
