Craig Wong – June 27, 2016 – The Canadian Press OTTAWA — When shopping for a mortgage, most Canadians focus on the interest and how much they can save with a lower rate. But paying a few extra dollars every two weeks instead of the usual monthly payment or making an extra lump sum payment (…) Continue Reading →
Saskatoon Mortgage Broker shares article – Down payment hike will only squeeze out more first-time home buyers
Down payment hike will only squeeze out more first-time home buyers, a top mortgage insurer warns By Garry Marr -June 13, 2016-Financial Post The head of Canada’s second-largest mortgage-default insurer is warning against increasing the minimum down payment for buying a home. Andrew Charles, chief executive of Canada Guaranty, whose owners include the Ontario Teachers’ Pension (…) Continue Reading →
Saskatoon Mortgage Broker Shares article – What to know about renewing or refinancing your mortgage
By Paul Attfield – The Globe and Mail – March 18, 2015 Becoming a first-time homeowner can often be a harrowing experience, but many find the moment that their first mortgage term expires to be equally nerve-racking. From different rates and penalties to shopping around for a different lender, exactly what are the perils, pitfalls (…) Continue Reading →