Watch BNN’s video about precautions in case of a mortgage meltdown.   Questions on determining the best mortgage for you and your future? The Angela Calla Mortgage Team is here to help call us at 604-802-3983 or callateam@dominionlending.ca We look forward to helping you.

Curious how much income one needs to purchase a home in different Canadian cities? Thanks to the Huffington Post, we now know. Can you guess which major Canadian city requires the highest salary? How about the lowest? Take a look!  The Angela Calla Mortgage Team is here to help you personally with your mortgage related […]

Your mortgage payment doesn’t always show up on your credit report, but if you are late on multiple payments, it could affect the interest rate you’re offered from the bank when your mortgage comes up for renewal again. Read the full article from the Globe and Mail here   The Angela Calla Mortgage Team gives you […]

The fine folks at MoneySense Magazine have put together this “cheat sheet” of the documents required to get the best mortgage rate! Read all about it HERE Want to ensure you have the best mortgage? The Angela Calla Mortgage Team can help you directly at 604-802-3983 or callateam@dominionlending.ca. Contact us today!    

As if 5% wasn’t already a STRETCH here in the Lower Mainland… it “could” be moving up. We are just fine with 25 year amortization as well. I suggest the Gov’t take a peek at CONSUMER SPENDING not housing…   It’s the purchase of depreciating assets and the “fun factor”  that are getting folks in trouble […]

There are MANY things to consider when picking a mortgage.To pick the best formula for your situation, you’ll first need to understand the factors that impact how much interest you’ll end up paying for your mortgage loan. MoneySense Magazine explains it all . Read & Share. Want to ensure you have the #bestmortgage? The #CallaTeam […]

Are there pitfalls to the “early mortgage renewal”? The Globe & Mail highlights six excellent points to consider. Consider ALL switching costs and savings Consider the risk of rising rates Don’t overestimate the risk of rising rates Factor in the hassle element Shop around (or use a mortgage broker!) Don’t succumb to pressure tactics Lots of great information […]

A Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) survey suggests more than half of first-time home buyers are using mortgage brokers to get financing. Read the full article from CBC news HERE Questions on determining the best mortgage for you and your future? The Angela Calla Mortgage Team is here to help call us at 604-802-3983 or callateam@dominionlending.ca We look forward […]

According to the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP), first-time home buyers are the MAIN drivers behind housing markets across Canada! LOTS of great stats in this Calgary Sun piece. Read the Full article HERE The Angela Calla Mortgage Team is here to help you personally with your mortgage related questions contact us directly at 604-802-3983 or […]

1.  This is now the lowest prime rate we have seen since 2009.   There have been 2 prime rate reductions already this year. 2. The banks don’t always respond and reduce their Bank Prime Rate.  They pocket the difference as a profit when they are borrowing money, so it’s common after a rate reduction for […]