

CMHC tightens mortgage insurance rules
Obtaining mortgage insurance for a home purchase is about to become more challenging on July 1, particularly for first-time buyers. The...
Jun 6, 2020


Another Emergency Rate Cut!
Bank of Canada has decreased their overnight rate by 0.50%, bringing it to 0.25%. Which for most lenders will likely decrease their Prime...
Mar 28, 2020


Emergency Rate Cut!
Bank of Canada has decreased their overnight rate by 0.50%, bringing it to 0.75%, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 . Which for most...
Mar 14, 2020


Bank of Canada Decreases Rates
Bank of Canada has decreased their overnight rate by 0.50%, bringing it to 1.25%. Which for most lenders will likely decrease their Prime...
Mar 4, 2020


Mortgage Stress Test Rate Decreased
The purpose of using a benchmark rate when qualifying for a mortgage is to ensure that one can still manage their mortgage payments if...
Feb 19, 2020


5% Down Payment NOT just for First Time Buyers
Canadian Mortgage Default Insurance You're buying a house but you don't have a 20% down payment? RELAX - Neither does anybody else! ...
Feb 14, 2020


New First Time Buyer Incentive is now available
First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) CMHC will provide an extra 5% of your down payment for the purchase of existing homes, or 10%...
Sep 3, 2019


Mortgage Stress Test Rate Decreased
The purpose of using a benchmark rate when qualifying for a mortgage is to ensure that one can still manage their mortgage payments if...
Jul 20, 2019