If you have a variable rate mortgage, it’s important to note that some lenders change mortgage payments when prime fluctuates while others don’t. For example, when the Bank of Canada raised the prime rate in March, some lenders reflected the new rate by increasing the required mortgage payments. These lenders sent out a notification that their rate was increasing and …
In a move that has been widely anticipated by economists, the Bank of Canada has raised their Key Overnight Rate by 0.25%. Though we are waiting to hear how the banks will respond, it is likely they will increase their Prime Rates by 0.25% as well. The last time the Bank of Canada raised their rates was October 23rd, 2018! …
Effective June 1, 2021, the qualifying “stress test” rate for uninsured mortgages will increase from the current 4.79% to 5.25%. Even though this is an artificially high rate just for qualification purposes, it still takes a bit out of your borrowing power. Here is what we know so far: Does this apply to both uninsured and insured mortgages? As of …
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The larger a mortgage is, the larger the risk to the lender so to offset this risk, lenders will use something called a “sliding scale” to calculate the minimum down payment required. If the purchase price is over $1-million, the minimum down payment will be 20%. However, once you get around the $1.25-million mark, most lenders implement this sliding scale …
The real estate market is the single biggest influence on market values. Market forces vary from year to year and from property to property so the value that shows on your property assessment should not be taken as the true market value of your home. The market value on an assessment notice may differ from that shown on a bank …
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This is not free money – it’s a postponement of your payments – You are still expected to ultimately pay all of the money you owe, with interest. True Financial hardship must be demonstrated – These programs are for customers who are genuinely struggling to make their next mortgage payment. They may have lost their jobs and/or a portion of …
Are you going through a separation or divorce? You might not be aware that there are mortgage products designed to allow you to refinance up to 95% of your property in order to buyout your ex-spouse. To qualify for this program, you must have good credit and you must be able to afford the mortgage on your income alone. Please …
When you’re deciding to sell your home and make your next move, it’s smart to sit down and crunch the math on what the actual costs of selling will be – especially if you plan on using the equity in your home for the down payment on a new one. Here’s a basic list of some of the common costs …