Second Homes, Cottages and Vacation Properties Getting a mortgage for a second home or vacation home is really quite simple.  There are two types of mortgage applications.   One for Type A properties (4 season homes, condos, single family) and type B properties (3 season cottages, seasonal access, floating foundations).  Let’s address each type. Type A: […]

NEW TO CANADA PROGRAM The New To Canada Program was designed for new Canadians  who want to purchase a house, condo or build a new home.  The clients must have: 1).  Immigrated or Relocated to Canada within the last 60months 2).  A valid work permit or permanent residency 3).  Have minimum 5% down payment 4).  […]

Getting A Mortgage After A Divorce Or Legal Separation: When clients have decided to divorce or separate, what are their next steps? It is very important that both clients keep up all credit payments including credit cards, loans, lines of credit and especially their mortgage payments. They must prepare or have prepared a legal separation […]

A History Of Mortgage Rule Changes In Canada In 2008, the Federal Government started making some changes to how mortgage applications are approved in Canada. I think it important to recap some of these changes. Prior to the first rule change: – No down payment required – finance 100% – Maximum amortization was 40 years. […]

Today’s blog is so good.  It is so easy for a first time home buyer to get all caught up in the moment.  However, at calm and steadfast approach to home buying is required.   Love the house? GREAT!  Look at the roof, mechanicals, appliances and structure.  Even if some of these items require attention, get […]

Adjusting your payment frequency and payment amount is an excellent waty to pay your mortgage down faster and help decrease that pesky compounded interest!   Enjoy the blog…. PAYMENT FREQUENCY One of the decisions you will need to make before your new mortgage is set up, is what kind of payment frequency you would like […]

It is rare for the Bank of Canada and the US Federal Reserve to announce rate decisions on the same day, but today’s announcements highlight the stark differences in policy in the two countries. The Bank this morning announced they would maintain their target for the overnight rate at 1.75% for the eighth straight meeting. […]

Get Your Free Credit Report From Borrowell Today’s blog is all about your credit. Your credit score can be very confusing. There are different credit reporting agencies, banks and credit unions can report to either or both, and your score never seems to be consistant. Free credit scores, such as the link above are a […]

Appraisals are extremely important and are heavily relied upon by lenders. Getting the optimal value on your appraisal depends upon many things. Today’s blog offers some helpful tips to potentially increase the appraised value. Enjoy today’s BLOG! NEED AN APPRAISAL – 7½ TIPS FOR SUCCESS Do you need to get a current value of your […]

Well I think it’s fair to say that most Manitobans are done with elections. We would like to thank all of the candidates who ran provincially and federally this year and congratulate all those elected. As an industry, Mortgage Professionals are always advocating for better mortgage lending policy and regulations. Our very own Angela Calla […]