House hunting can be both an exciting and daunting experience for first-time homebuyers. Two key steps that can significantly enhance this journey are attending open houses and getting pre-approved for a mortgage. In this post, we’ll delve into the benefits of each and how they can set you on the path to finding your dream […]

When it comes to choosing a mortgage, the lowest rate might seem like the obvious choice. However, this common misconception can lead borrowers into tricky situations. In this post, we’ll explore why the lowest mortgage rate isn’t always the best option and what Canadian borrowers should consider instead. Understanding Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates represent the […]

DLC Mainstream Mortgages Homebuyers Guide Welcome to DLC Mainstream’s New Home Buyer’s Guide Embarking on the journey to homeownership is an exciting and significant milestone. At DLC Mainstream Mortgages, we understand that purchasing a home is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. Our New Home Buyer’s Guide is designed to provide […]

Everything has a cost. I was part of a conversation recently.  I was listening to different points of view.   One person had recently purchased a home and started paying their mortgage, the other stated that interest rates were too high and that they were waiting for either the prices of houses to come down, or […]

Sometimes I forget how many different services we offer to ensure that we have to help our clients find the right financial solutions. Mortgage Pre-Approval Purchase (Fully Underwritten) Purchase Plus Improvements (Up to $100k) Mortgage Refinance Mortgage Refinance Plus Improvements Mortgage Debt Consolidation Mortgage Renewal Mortgage Switch/Transfer Cashback Mortgages Borrowed or Flex Down Payment Construction […]

Your mortgage amortization period is the number of years it will take you to pay off your mortgage. Depending on your choice of amortization period, it will affect how quickly you become mortgage-free as well as how much interest you pay over the lifetime of your mortgage (a longer lifetime equals more interest, whereas a […]

More sad news for the Canadian Mortgage space.  The Government of Canada’s FTHBI First Time Home Buyer Incentive is going away! All applications for the incentive will need to be received by March 21st at 12:00 a.m. EST.   For single-income households, this program usually made the difference between being able to qualify for a house […]

One of my favourite things about being a mortgage broker is bumping into a potential client who hasn’t ever used the services of a mortgage broker before and in this case, didn’t even know what a mortgage broker was. I remember getting the text around 9:00 p.m. and I was just putting the finishing touches […]

I want to start by thanking my usual sources of information Chief Economist for DLCG Dr. Sherry Cooper,  RMG Vice President of National Sales – Bruno Valko,  and our friends at TD Economics. The US and Canadian Economies seem to be diverging on two different paths. The US is in an election year and everyone […]