by Glenn Maclaren | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Being prepared is a key stress reliever for many different scenarios. And securing a mortgage on a new or existing home is no different. Things can run a whole lot smoother when you know what issues to avoid. There are many common mortgage mistakes you can...
by Glenn Maclaren | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. The Bank’s October projection for global...
by Glenn Maclaren | Nov 29, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
The decision to become a homeowner represents a significant milestone. It’s, therefore, extremely important to consider all your options when it comes to the different types of available homes to ensure you find the right one that fulfills as many of your personal and...
by Glenn Maclaren | Nov 22, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
The most popular mortgage selected by Canadians is the five-year fixed-rate option. While this isn’t always the best choice, it’s definitely the most common. But a lot can happen in five years. What if you need to buy a bigger home to accommodate your growing family...
by Glenn Maclaren | Nov 15, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you ask most people, the best time to buy a house is in spring. Traditionally, house hunters like to head out when the sun is shining, temperatures are warm and the flowers are blooming. And while all of that may sound lovely, there are many perks associated with...
