More stringent mortgage qualifications are on the way. On Tuesday, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions in Canada released draft recommendations that would impact Canada’s banks and other federally regulated lenders. The 18 page document contained a slew of information, the majority of which make complete sense. However, there’s still great cause for concern in the financial sphere. According to this document, … Read More
A Review of 2011 Mortgage Trends
The Canadian mortgage market experienced a number of changes this past year. There were some ups and there were certainly some downs. The following are some of the biggest trends from the past year, and how we expect the market to unfold in 2012.
How to Break Your Mortgage Without Breaking the Bank
Interest rates are low, and from the looks of things, should remain stable well into 2012. If you’re currently paying out the nose because you’re locked into a fixed-rate mortgage, now could be a good time to break your mortgage and refinance your rate. Unfortunately, trying to break a mortgage before your term is up can be a nightmare experience. … Read More
CAAMP Releases Highlights From Fall 2011 Consumer and Industry Surveys
The focus of these surveys was to gather Canadians’ opinions of the mortgage industry. The report includes specific questions on experiences with their mortgage professional as well as information and feedback from industry members. The survey results were presented by Maritz Research at Mortgage Forum 2011 in Toronto. Click here to review the entire report.
Things to Consider Before Buying a House
Buying a home is a big investment – both financially and emotionally. Make sure you’re properly prepared by considering the following things prior to submitting a purchase offer. Your Credit Rating If you aren’t aware of your credit rating, now is the perfect time to do a little investigating. Making sure your finances are in order is probably the most … Read More