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Down Payment Options: Get Your Savings Working for You

Down Payment Options: Get Your Savings Working for You

by Marco Abballe | Jun 3, 2022 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage

Over the past few years, house prices have seen staggering growth, rising significantly faster than average incomes and making the dream of homeownership increasingly difficult. Rising interest rates and relentless competition are also contributing to a sizzling...
Looking to Buy a Home? Federal Budget Initiatives May Help

Looking to Buy a Home? Federal Budget Initiatives May Help

by Marco Abballe | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage

Buying a home can be challenging, especially when you’re saving up for a down payment based on higher property values in a hot market, as well as budgeting for closing costs, furniture, home improvements and so on. Fortunately, there were a number of new and renewed...
Spring is the Perfect Time for Your Annual Mortgage Checkup

Spring is the Perfect Time for Your Annual Mortgage Checkup

by Marco Abballe | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage

Welcome, Spring! This fresh new season creates a sense of hope for the warmer weather to come. And while you’ll likely begin spring cleaning your home and airing it out after it has been closed up all winter, it’s also important to dust off your mortgage contract...
The Mortgage Stress Test Has Already Increased for Some Borrowers

The Mortgage Stress Test Has Already Increased for Some Borrowers

by Marco Abballe | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog, Guest Post, Homeownership, Mortgage

Special Guest Post Originally posted by Ross Taylor at CanadianMortgageTrends.com, article can be found here   All eyes have been on the Bank of Canada’s recent rate tightening and its impact on variable mortgages, but now there are fresh concerns given the...
Important Steps for Renewing Your Mortgage

Important Steps for Renewing Your Mortgage

by Marco Abballe | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage

The average mortgage comes up for renewal every five years. And, as you know, a lot can happen over a five-year period. That’s why it’s important to look at your needs and goals every time your mortgage is set to renew to ensure you negotiate the mortgage product and...
What’s a Rate Hold & When Do I Need One?

What’s a Rate Hold & When Do I Need One?

by Marco Abballe | Feb 18, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage

Since rates are expected to begin rising and continue on the incline throughout 2022, if you’re planning to buy property anytime soon, it makes sense to secure a rate hold so you don’t have to worry about missing out on the best rate while you’re home shopping. A rate...
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