by Harpreet Sandhu | 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...
by Harpreet Sandhu | 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 flurry of...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog, Finance, 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...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Mar 4, 2022 | Homeownership, Mortgage
When shopping for a mortgage, many people tend to focus exclusively on obtaining the lowest rate. This is due, in large part, to advertising messages indicating that this is the best action to take. Unquestionably, rate is an extremely important component of any...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Feb 18, 2022 | Blog, Economy, 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...
by Harpreet Sandhu | Feb 4, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
In its first policy interest rate announcement of the year – on January 26th – the Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its current record-low rate of 0.25%. The decision was in line with 2021 forecasts that a rate hike would occur in the second or third quarter of 2022....