by Robert Stanfield | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog, Mortgage
As Canadian households grapple with mounting debt and rising interest rates, one area seems to be holding steady amidst the storm: mortgages. While credit cards and vehicle loans experience a worrisome increase in delinquency rates, mortgages have managed to maintain...
by Robert Stanfield | Jun 2, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
A lot can change over the course of your mortgage term – regardless of its length – including your income, debt load and interest rates, to name a few. That’s why it’s important to undergo a free annual mortgage checkup with your mortgage agent to ensure you’re saving...
by Robert Stanfield | May 19, 2023 | Blog, Finance
If your credit has taken a hit due to missed or late payments, high debt levels, etc, there are things you can do to help repair it. The key is to start right away. The longer you leave it in disrepair, the worse your credit situation will become. And, as we know,...
by Robert Stanfield | May 5, 2023 | Blog, Economy, Mortgage
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) expects home prices to bottom out this year, but they aren’t expected to fall below pre-pandemic levels. That was the takeaway from the agency’s spring Housing Market Outlook, which said weaker growth and higher mortgage...
by Robert Stanfield | Apr 21, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership
First-time homebuyers can now take advantage of an extra downpayment savings tool as of April 3rd, 2023 in the form of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) courtesy of the federal government. The FHSA combines the benefits of both a registered retirement savings plan...
