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...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Apr 21, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership
First-time homebuyers can now take advantage of an extra downpayment savings tool as of April 3rd, 2023 in the form of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) courtesy of the federal government. The FHSA combines the benefits of both a registered retirement savings plan...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership
On March 27th, the federal government announced amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act’s accompanying Regulations to enhance the flexibility of newcomers and businesses looking to add to Canada’s housing...