I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to take a moment to share some important information about collateral charge mortgages, which could be helpful when discussing financing options with your clients. This type of mortgage can be a bit different from what many are familiar with, so understanding how it works, its pros and cons, and… Continue reading Understanding Collateral Charge mortgages from Trish McKean
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New Mortgage info from Kate Douglas
Katherine (Kate) Douglas Visit My Website | Email Me | Call Me Federal government raises CMHC mortgage cap to $1.5M and expands 30-year amortizations for first-time buyers The federal government today announced some sweeping changes to Canada’s mortgage system in an effort to improve housing affordability and access. One of the key changes is the increase in the CMHC-insured mortgage… Continue reading New Mortgage info from Kate Douglas
5 C’s of credit thanks to Trish McKean
Here’s a breakdown of the 5 C’s and how we can frame questions to help our clients: 1. Character Lenders need to get a sense of who they are lending to, so it’s crucial that the application is filled out thoroughly and accurately. By understanding your client’s background, we can build a complete picture… Continue reading 5 C’s of credit thanks to Trish McKean
Message from Kate Douglas
Katherine (Kate) Douglas Visit My Website | Email Me | (403) 331-8553 Bank of Canada delivers third consecutive rate cut I wanted to keep you informed about the latest update from the Bank of Canada. Today, the Bank of Canada lowered the policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 4.25%. This marks the third rate cut this year,… Continue reading Message from Kate Douglas
Financial fitness
Here’s a link to some important news for those about to renew their mortgage. Thanks to Trish McKean PowerPoint Presentation (sagen.ca)
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Interest rate drops!…again
Bank of Canada Announces Second Consecutive Policy Rate Cut The Bank of Canada reduced its target once again for the overnight lending rate from 4.75% to 4.5%. The move was widely expected by financial markets and marked the Bank’s second rate reduction since the onset of the pandemic four years ago, bringing rates down to… Continue reading Interest rate drops!…again
Market update August 2024
August 2024 Real Estate Market Report: Calgary and Surrounding Areas Market Overview: The Calgary real estate market in August 2024 reflects a mix of trends that are crucial for both buyers and sellers to understand. Despite a slight cooling off from the frenetic activity of the previous year, the market remains competitive, particularly in specific property… Continue reading Market update August 2024
What’s new for first time home buyers
Thanks to Trish McKean for the following news Effective August 1st, 2024, the Department of Finance will now allow homeowners purchasing a newly built property and who meet First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) criteria, the option of a 30 year amortization for insured mortgages. Following the direction of the insurers, lenders will consider the same… Continue reading What’s new for first time home buyers
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