Can your budget handle a rate increase? There is a bunch of talk about Canadian mortgage rate increases. The single biggest investment most Canadians make is their home; this represents almost 40 % of the average family’s total assets. The big problem at the moment is that many Canadians are living in homes they won’t be able to afford once … Read More
Why do Mortgage Rates Change?
Understand why rates change and how you can adapt to increases. There are many factors that influence the health of the economy: unemployment, inflation, consumer confidence, and the housing market are just a few. Let’s take a look at the ways these factors are able to impact your mortgage rate. Factors Affecting: Fixed Mortgage Rates A fixed best mortgage rate … Read More
How to Prepare For Mortgage Rate Increases
Can your budget handle a rate increase? There is a bunch of talk about Canadian mortgage rate increases. The single biggest investment most Canadians make is their home; this represents almost 40% of the average family’s total assets. The big problem at the moment is that many Canadians are living in homes they won’t be able to afford once interest … Read More
Ways to Obtain a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
Own your own company? Find out how you could have a house too! Data shows that almost 20% of all income earners in Canada are now self-employed. Today, lenders desire evidence of a steady income. Here are a couple of ways to ease the process and raise your possibilities of obtaining a low mortgage rate. Document Every Penny You’ll be … Read More
How to Calculate How Much You Can Afford
Know what you can afford – get a mortgage pre-approval. When it pertains to securing a mortgage, people would like to be aware of the amount of money they are able to borrow. The following are a few quick formulas to assist you to determine exactly what you are able to afford. Loan to Value (LTV) Lenders will only allow … Read More