by Glenn Maclaren | Jul 12, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
You’re in the market for a mortgage and you want to find the best rate. Your neighbours have been bragging about their low rate and you want the same. Since everyone’s situation is different, however, and there’s no one-size-fits-all option, it’s best to avoid making...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jul 10, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
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. Evidence has been accumulating that ongoing trade tensions are having a material effect on the global...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jul 5, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
For many people, the first step to buying a home involves perusing local real estate listings. While this can be an exciting exercise, before you begin house hunting, you first need to determine how much you can comfortably afford. After all, you don’t want to find...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Realizing your dream of homeownership is an exciting journey, but finalizing the mortgage process can be a bit cumbersome, particularly when it comes to the trail of seemingly endless documents you’re required to submit. The extensive paperwork throughout the...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
You’re ready to buy a home and you’ve laid out the groundwork to formulate a successful mortgage strategy. Your next step is to consult with a professional mortgage broker or agent who will guide you through the entire process of obtaining your mortgage to help...
by Glenn Maclaren | May 29, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent. Recent Canadian economic data are in line with the projections in the Bank’s April Monetary Policy...
