by Frances Hinojosa | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
In 2017, the federal government announced a set of strict mortgage qualification rules including the much-talked about, and often-debated, stress test. Implemented for federally regulated lenders, the stress test was created to help alleviate overheating housing...
by Frances Hinojosa | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
No one enters into a marriage thinking that one day the relationship may end. Unfortunately, the startling statistic is that 38% of all marriages in Canada end in divorce. Getting married and buying a home are two of life’s most significant milestones, so the...
by Frances Hinojosa | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Buying a home is one of the largest financial investments of your lifetime. And while owning real estate brings with it a sense of stability, achievement and a dream come true, it’s not without a certain element of risk. Mortgage fraud is a growing problem in...
by Frances Hinojosa | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog
There’s no doubt that your home is an extremely valuable investment – not only because of what it offers in terms of a place for you and your family to live, grow and prosper, but also thanks to the flexibility it provides for tapping into your ever-growing equity. ...
by Frances Hinojosa | Dec 27, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
The banks work really hard at trying to convince mortgage borrowers that their mobile mortgage specialists can provide the same products and services offered by licensed mortgage agents. Truthfully, the two offerings are worlds apart. The number one difference...
by Frances Hinojosa | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Being prepared is a key stress reliever for many different scenarios. And securing a mortgage on a new or existing home is no different. Things can run a whole lot smoother when you know what issues to avoid. There are many common mortgage mistakes you can...
by Frances Hinojosa | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
The decision to become a homeowner represents a significant milestone. It’s, therefore, extremely important to consider all your options when it comes to the different types of available homes to ensure you find the right one that fulfills as many of your personal and...
by Frances Hinojosa | Dec 4, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent 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. The Bank’s October projection for global...
by Frances Hinojosa | Nov 29, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
The most popular mortgage selected by Canadians is the five-year fixed-rate option. While this isn’t always the best choice, it’s definitely the most common. But a lot can happen in five years. What if you need to buy a bigger home to accommodate your growing family...
by Frances Hinojosa | Nov 22, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
In real estate lingo, ‘title’ refers to the rightful ownership of a property, such as a home. And while owning a home is generally viewed as a sound investment, it doesn’t come without inherent risks. Much like you opt for medical insurance for yourself or...
