When you think of the first steps involved in buying a home, you’re probably thinking about talking to a real estate agent and viewing homes, however,...
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate target on hold Wednesday, but hinted that rate hikes could be coming as it noted the Canadian economy was...
WASHINGTON — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week, continuing at their highest levels in seven years amid the peak home buying season. Mortgage buyer Freddie...
TORONTO — Canada’s big banks are locked in a competitive pricing war over variable-rate mortgages, but economic trends point to more interest rate hikes ahead — leaving Canadian mortgage borrowers struggling to interpret the...
TORONTO — A spat between the Ontario Real Estate Association and the Toronto Real Estate Board is the product of the association’s “growing pains” and its...
Humans make decisions about risk management every day. We decide whether or not to take that new job; we buy life insurance to protect our families...
Just like all major adult milestones, buying a home requires a lot of paperwork. There are offers to make, agreements to read, and contracts to...
A mortgage broker is a licensed professional who compares mortgages from a variety of lenders with the goal to find the best option for their clients....
OTTAWA — A surge in mortgage renewals, rising interest rates and new stress testing rules will are conspiring to make refinancing your mortgage more complicated and...
BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING… Make sure you’re working with an experienced professional mortgage planner. The largest financial transaction of your life is far too important to...