Expanded Eligibility for Insured Mortgages

General Craig Barton 25 Sep

The federal government on September 24, 2024 announced expanded parameters for lenders and insurers to begin offering insured mortgages effective December 15, 2024. The expanded parameters include: Expanding the eligibility for 30-year amortizations. Increasing the $1 million cap to $1.5 million. To qualify for the 30-year amortization: the loan to value must be 80% or […]

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New Mortgage Rules

General Craig Barton 17 Sep

Big News for Homebuyers in Canada! Inflation has dropped to 2.0%! This could mean lower mortgage rates are on the way! New Mortgage Rules: The government is introducing 30-year mortgages for first-time buyers and increasing the price cap for insured mortgages to $1.5M. More flexibility for homebuyers! U.S. Retail Sales Update: Strong numbers could affect […]

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Understanding Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Tips Craig Barton 12 Jul

While not the only factor to look at when choosing a mortgage, interest rates continue to be one of the more prominent decision criteria with any mortgage product. Understanding how mortgage rates are determined and the differences between your typical fixed-rate and variable-rate options can help you make the best decision to suit your needs. […]

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