Over 55 & On a Fixed Income? We Have a Mortgage For That

General Angela Calla 23 Apr

There has been no shortage of changing in policies, and one specific area that continues to grow is reverse mortgage space. There are so many baby boomers who are house rich but cash poor and are living on fixed incomes. We have recently seen new lenders enter this space and competition makes lenders better! So […]

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Breaking a Mortgage – Can you do it?

General Angela Calla 18 Apr

Do you have a mortgage? So do I! Looks like we have something in common. Did you know that 6 out of 10 consumers break their mortgage 38 months into a 5-year term? That means that 60% of consumers break a 5-year term mortgage well before it’s due…but do you also know what the implications […]

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Bank of Canada Maintains Overnight Rate Target at 1 1/4%

General Angela Calla 18 Apr

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¼ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 ½ per cent and the deposit rate is 1 per cent. Inflation in Canada is close to 2 per cent as temporary factors that have been weighing on inflation have largely dissipated, […]

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No Down Payment? We Have A Mortgage For That!

General Angela Calla 6 Apr

One of the toughest challenges for homebuyers is being able to save money at the rate of property price increases. We know many high-income renters would like to be homeowners, but they’re just unaware of how to make the transition and are unable to save fast enough. There are several options which are great for […]

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4 Smart Feature That Will Boost The Value Of Your Property

General Angela Calla 5 Apr

People have a lot of different ideas on how they want their home to look. Some want a modern look while others like traditional cottages. But one thing that more and more people want is smart technology in their homes. This adds value and desirability to your home making it easier to sell for the […]

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Mortgage Pre-Approvals And What It Means For You

General Angela Calla 5 Apr

You’ve decided it’s time to buy a new home. Whether it’s your first home or 25th, you’re now seeking a mortgage. And one of the first steps to getting the financing in place for your dream home is getting pre-approved for that mortgage. But before you start hunting for your new home, you need to […]

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Improving Your Credit Score Isn’t As Hard As You Think

General Angela Calla 5 Apr

Does your credit score keep you up at night? For some, this one detail in their life doesn’t pop up in their mind very much, because they know they’re making good money and paying all the bills on time. When you’re in that boat, it feels pretty good. But when you miss a payment or […]

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Listen to Rosalia’s Interview

General Angela Calla 8 Mar

Having the support and guidance you need when making the largest purchase of your life is invaluable.  Listen and read Rosalia’s interview with Angela and Mannie of The Mortgage Show on CKNW.   1.      How did you hear about us? I was looking for options as a new home buyer and I listen to CKNW […]

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BC Budget 2018 at a Glance

General Angela Calla 21 Feb

  On Tuesday Feb. 20th, the NDP government released B.C.’s 2018 budget. Below are some of the highlights as it pertains to housing and real estate industry. Creating a new speculation tax for vacant homes. The tax will be two per cent of the assessed value of properties in 2019. Increasing the foreign buyers tax from […]

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First Time Home Buyer’s Guide

General Angela Calla 6 Feb

Benefits of Home Ownership? Pride of Home Ownership Pride of home ownership is the number one reason why Canadians desire their own home. There is no landlord looking over your shoulder. You are able to make home improvements knowing that any appreciation that results, will be to your benefit. Home ownership gives you and your […]

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