Cadillac Fairview and the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario will build a 46-storey office tower in Toronto that will become the new home of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. The commercial real estate company hopes to secure additional tenants before the $800-million building opens in the fall of 2022. The building will be situated on […]

Before you buy a home there are a couple things you need to figure out first. One of the very first decisions you need to make is whether you want to work with a mortgage broker who is independent from the bank, or if you prefer, work with a financial representative from a specific bank. […]

You may have heard that rates are changing, and that is true. They don’t call it war for nothing and you need an expert by your side! Think of mortgage brokers as your loyal soldiers. What we are seeing is exactly what we anticipated when prime rate goes up and discounts go down. Confused? Don’t […]

It’s hard to look past what’s right in front of you. That can be said for a lot of things in life, including a mortgage. So it should come as no surprise that roughly six-in-10 homeowners with the standard five-year fixed rate mortgage break their terms within three years. And as brokers, we’ve heard all […]

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Some money-saving updates to Canada’s mortgage rules could save you some loot if you’re renewing a mortgage. Here’s what changed. In October of 2016, the government banned refinances from being default insured. But regulators allowed lenders to keep insuring transfers. A “transfer” is when you switch lenders to get a better deal, but don’t increase […]

Your credit score is a big factor when you apply for a mortgage. It can dictate how good your interest rate will be and the type of mortgage you qualify for. Mortgage Professionals are experienced helping clients with a wide range of credit scores so we can find you a mortgage product even if your […]

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A surge in mortgage renewals, rising interest rates and new stress testing rules are conspiring to make refinancing your mortgage more complicated and more expensive. Mortgage broker Kelly Wilson, co-owner of the Wilson Team mortgage brokerage in Ottawa, says a majority of Canadians renew with their same lender, but it’s still important to check out […]

Canadian household debt compromising banking system, warns Bank of International Settlements By The Canadian Press 12 Mar 2018  Armina Ligaya Canadians’ collective household debt has climbed to $1.8 trillion as an international financial group sounds an early warning that the country’s banking system is at risk from rising debt levels. Equifax Canada said in a new report […]