

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...

The Mortgage Duo
Mar 27, 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...

The Mortgage Duo
Mar 13, 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...

The Mortgage Duo
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...

The Mortgage Duo
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! ...

The Mortgage Duo
Feb 13, 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%...

The Mortgage Duo
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...

The Mortgage Duo
Jul 19, 2019


The Benefits and Risks of Co-Signing for a Mortgage
Thanks to tighter mortgage qualification rules and higher-priced real estate—particularly in the greater Vancouver and Toronto areas—it’s...

The Mortgage Duo
Jul 10, 2019

