Planning to buy your first home in Canada?
The Canadian government has recently launched an incentive to assist with the down payment of your first home.
A tax-free registered account to help first-home buyers
From April 1, 2023, as a first-home buyer in Canada you are eligible to register for a tax-free First Home Savings Account (FHSA).
Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 50 basis points, continues quantitative tightening
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4¼%, with the Bank Rate at 4½% and the deposit rate at 4¼%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening.
Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4½%, with the Bank Rate at 4¾% and the deposit rate at 4½%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. Global inflation remains high and broad-based. Inflation is coming down in many countries, largely reflecting lower energy prices as […]
Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You’re Approved For?
Before you start shopping for a new home, you’ll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget.
The Pros and Cons of Fixed vs. Variable Mortgages
When it comes to choosing a mortgage, borrowers in Canada have two main options: a fixed rate mortgage or a variable mortgage. But which type is best for you? Here, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of each type to help you make an informed decision.
Best Ways to Plan for Your Down Payment
Do mortgages seem unaffordable? These tips will help you plan for your down payment so you can start talking to a private lender mortgage broker in no time.
How Mortgage Rates Affect Buying Power?
Do You Know How Your Mortgage Rate Affects Buying Power?
To maximize your purchasing power, you should understand how interest rates impact your home buying power. With rising home values and rising interest rates, you may want to consider a private lender when looking at ways to finance your mortgage.