Category: Mortgage (19 posts)
- January 19, 2022 @ 9:32 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker in BC
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker The mortgage world can sometimes be difficult to navigate when buying a home. However, an experienced Mortgage Broker can help walk you through the proces
- January 5, 2022 @ 6:37 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
How Much of A Mortgage Can You Afford?
How Much of a Mortgage Can You Afford? Mortgage Application: How Much of A Mortgage Can You Afford? The mortgage application process involves a buyer's due diligence in calculating how much mortgage
- December 23, 2021 @ 8:52 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Sensible strategies to help you thrive in 2022
Canadians keep talking about the housing market! Are we in a housing bubble, will rates rise in 2022 and by how much, is this the right time to buy or refinance, is a lender's renewal offer the best
- December 15, 2021 @ 7:34 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Prequalification and Pre-Approval—What is the Difference? Home Buying in BC
What is the Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval? Prequalification and Pre-Approval-What is the Difference? Prequalification is a basic review of the borrower's information to deter
- December 8, 2021 @ 5:53 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Bank Of Canada Rate Update December 9, 2021
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate and forward guidance The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent an
- November 26, 2021 @ 6:46 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Preparing for Higher Rates
Given inflationary pressures, the Bank of Canada indicated in their last rate announcement that rate hikes could take place earlier than previously indicated, in mid-2022, which means variable rates t
- November 24, 2021 @ 6:50 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
What to do if You Are Denied a Mortgage
What to do if You Are Denied a Mortgage Main reasons Why your mortgage application is Denied and What to do If Mortgage lenders reject Yours Mortgage lenders often reject loan application requests f
- November 3, 2021 @ 3:17 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
How to Know if it's Time to Refinance
How to Know if it's Time to Refinance According to mortgage advisors, mortgage refinancing is one of the ways to make and save money from your home loan. When done right mortgage refinancing benefits
- October 27, 2021 @ 5:34 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Bank Of Canada Rate Update Oct 27, 2021
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate and forward guidance, ends quantitative easing The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with t
- October 6, 2021 @ 5:40 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
What Is Home Equity and How Can I Build It?
Home equity is an essential asset for creating wealth and income. Learn how home equity is calculated, why it's important, and five steps you can take to build it. As you make monthly mortgage paymen
- October 6, 2021 @ 4:25 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
What's Involved in Giving Your Child a Boost to Home Ownership?
What's Involved in Giving Your Child a Boost to Home Ownership? With the financial demands of school loans, living expenses, and finding a career path, many young people struggle to purchase their fi
- September 8, 2021 @ 3:16 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Bank Of Canada Rate Update Sept 8, 2021
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues forward guidance and current pace of quantitative easing The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower boun
- August 18, 2021 @ 6:27 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Getting a Mortgage as a Student
Purchasing a home is most likely one of the most sizable purchases most of us will ever make, and finally, buying a home is a dream come true for most. For students, it may seem like this dream is fo
- August 4, 2021 @ 4:42 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
What Happens if You Lose Your Job Before Closing?
A job loss a few days or weeks prior to closing your home purchase can be distressing; especially when you have no alternative source of income. Getting a new job can ease the situation, but it's not
- July 21, 2021 @ 5:13 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
How a Funding Condition Can Secure Purchasers From Financial and Legal Penalties in BC
When you make a deal to buy a home, in addition to thinking about how much money to provide, you likewise need to think about any conditions that you want to include. Some common conditions deal with
- July 14, 2021 @ 6:40 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Bank Of Canada Rate Update July 14, 2021
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate and forward guidance, adjusts quantitative easing program The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ perc
- July 7, 2021 @ 7:32 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Risks of Putting Down a Firm Offer with a Pre-Approval BC
Risks of Putting Down a Firm Offer with a Pre-Approval Today, the real estate market is competitive and homebuyers need all the help they can get to secure their home at the right price. Once you fin
- June 28, 2021 @ 3:25 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Low Rates in BC Helping Buyers Pay Off Their Mortgages at Record Pace
Home prices may be astronomical in certain parts of the country, but historically low mortgage rates are allowing borrowers to pay off their mortgages faster than ever. At today's average rates, 61%
- June 9, 2021 @ 5:37 PM
- Posted by Jeremy Schaffner
Bank Of Canada Rate Update June 9, 2021
Bank of Canada will hold current level of policy rate until inflation objective is sustainably achieved, continues quantitative easing The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rat
Jeremy Schaffner
Mortgage Broker
Blog Categories
- Blog Main
- Financing (5)
- First Time Home Buyers (30)
- Home Ownership (9)
- Industry Trends (9)
- Miscellaneous (10)
- Mortgage (19)
- Mortgage Tips & Advice (23)
- Personal Finance (17)
- Real Estate (25)