by Harpreet Sandhu | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
As Canadian households grapple with mounting debt and rising interest rates, one area seems to be holding steady amidst the storm: mortgages. While credit cards and vehicle loans experience a worrisome increase in delinquency rates, mortgages have managed to maintain...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Jun 2, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
A lot can change over the course of your mortgage term – regardless of its length – including your income, debt load and interest rates, to name a few. That’s why it’s important to undergo a free annual mortgage checkup with your mortgage agent to ensure you’re saving...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
It’s no surprise that many Canadians are feeling the pinch of higher iHow are Canadians Feeling About Homeownership in Today’s Market? The latest information from Mortgage Professionals Canada’s 2022 Year-End Consumer Survey, released in March 2023, provides a wealth...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Are you worried about being turned down for a mortgage or not being able to renew with your existing lender? If so, you’re not alone. Mortgage qualification is more difficult right now due to higher interest rates and lower property values. Fortunately, mortgage...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Jan 20, 2023 | Blog, Mortgage
Canada’s banking regulator – The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) – announced three new regulatory proposals in January that could further limit mortgage Three NewThree New Regulatory Proposals Could Restrict Mortgage Borrowing Power...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Dec 15, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
There are many benefits to homeownership in any market. It’s important not to let the media tarnish your homeownership journey. And with average rent in Canada rising nearly 12% year-over-year in October 2022 to almost $2,000 – according to the National Rent Report –...