Have you ever wondered if there was a way to get a mortgage larger than the purchase price of your home to do some renovations?

Do you want to do some renovations on a property you would like to purchase and don’t have the money or think you can afford to renovate?

The answer for you may exist in the Purchase Plus Improvements Program. This is a product available through the Angela Calla Mortgage Team where you can purchase a home and add 10%-20% or a maximum amount of $40,000 to your mortgage in order to improve the quality of your home at today’s record low rates when you’re making less than a 20% down payment.

How it works:

Improvements cannot exceed 10-20% or the lesser value of $40,000 of the property’s value or as improved. You would have to qualify for the full mortgage and improvement amount, and the advance would be given to you in one lump sum after the work has been completed. The extra funds are held in trust with the lawyer until the lender approves the appraisal or receipts, depending on the lender’s policy, to confirm the work is complete. Two to three quotes from a contractor will be required by the lender to review for approval, and the work should be completed within 90 days (some lenders will allow for a longer timeframe). Each case is different and we will help you every step of the way!

4 top reasons to consider this product:

1) You will not be accumulating outside debt at a higher interest rate, keeping with an affordable budget for buyers. Borrowers who use a line of credit or credit card would have higher carrying costs, when compared to fully discounted mortgage rates.

2) Helps quickly improve your new property’s value.

3) The appraiser/lender has to confirm the work has been completed, but it is not essential to confirm an increase in value of 20% for some lenders.

4) Lenders will generally have a policy requiring the work to be completed within 90 days, but some lenders have different timelines.

What renovations apply:

Different lenders have different policies, but most lenders approve fixed assets (eg, countertops, floors, paint, etc).

Understanding the numbers:

It’s important to keep in mind that the banks would prefer for you to pay for renovations via a line of credit or credit card as they earn much more money off these products. If you consider that a payment on a $10,000 loan not included in your mortgage works out to $300 dollars a month and $10,000 within a mortgage is approximately $50 a month, if you qualify, this product can save you $250 a month.

The Angela Calla Mortgage Team is always here to ensure you have the best product available for your needs, while saving you the most amount of money throughout the life of your mortgage.

Worried about the stress of living through renovations? This video is worth watching, FairTradeWorks make renovating easy! http://vimeo.com/67174441

 Angela Calla, AMP

Dominion Lending Centres-Angela Calla

Host of ” The Mortgage Show” Saturdays @ 7pm on CKNW AM980 Phone :

604-802-3983 Fax: 604-939-8795

Email: acalla@dominionlending.ca

www.angelacalla.ca

Easy Refinance Program Highlights:

This program is administered through FCT and covers the following at no cost to the borrower:

* All secured and unsecured debt payout

* One (1) signing appointment with an FCT representative

* Mortgage Registration

* Discharge of existing mortgages

* Lender title insurance

* All courier fees for the borrower(s) proceeds

* Appraisal Costs 

To qualify for this program, the following must be true at the time of closing:

* The mortgage amount must be between $200,000 and $750,000.

* The loan to value cannot exceed 75%.

* Must be Owner-Occupied and fully qualifying.  Second Homes allowed provided they are considered Owner-Occupied

Please note the Easy Refinance Program is only available under a 5 Year Fixed Rate term.
In the event that a deal does not qualify under the Easy Refinance Program,  we will ensure you get the best mortgage option to save you the most about of money over the term of your mortgage and you have the best mortgage for you and your future plans.

This option can be withdrawn at any time so we suggest you act quickly to see if it’s avaliable to you

Want to learn more about our New Refinance Program? Contact th Angela Calla Mortgage Team today callateam@dominionlending.ca 604-802-3983

 So back to that penalty issue… have you wondered how some lenders charge such a high penalty when the mortgage term is almost over? This is an obvious retention tool the banks leverage to keep you on their books!

 One of the many considerations we have when finding you the best mortgage is how they calculate penalties, as the market and your needs can easily shift throughout the term of your mortgage.

 Do they charge a reinvestment fee as well? Do they have hidden clauses about firm sales? Do they charge a premium on top of the interest rate differential (IRD)?  

 Below are two examples of how lenders are calculating penalties. Which one would save you the most amount of money not only when you first get a mortgage, but also if you need to make a change? This is one of the many advantages of having our team help you without bias to understand the different available options and the terms lenders use to make more money from borrowers. We help you keep your hard-earned money in your pocket.

 At the Angela Calla Mortgage Team, we first look to place your mortgage with a lender that does not use posted rates!

 Angela Calla, AMP

Dominion Lending Centres-Angela Calla Mortgage Team

Host of The Mortgage Show Saturdays at 7pm on CKNW AM980

Phone: 604-802-3983 Fax: 604-939-8795

“An introduction to someone you care about is a big responsibility…it’s also the biggest compliment a client can give us & it’s not taken lightly. We pledge to treat everyone that is referred to us with the utmost respect & professionalism”.

www.angelacalla.ca

Reach my Team Chris Adkins & Denzil Anderson at 604-939-8777 & callateam2@dominionlending.ca

In a recent Bank of Montreal survey, a First-Time Homebuyer is 29 years old and has saved a $48,000 down payment for a $300,000 home purchase.

Who fits this profile?

If you fit this average, it will take an annual household income grossing $40,000 per year (earning approximately $20 dollars full time and past your probationary period). If you are self-employed, this $40,000 income would have to be your net income based on at least two years of tax returns.

What if you don’t fit the average?

Lots of young Canadians find it next to impossible to save $48,000 for a down payment. Instead, they may be able to scrape together a 5% down payment ($15,000 using the $300,000 purchase price example) with a combination of savings, RRSPs and a gift.

You still have options – Your gross annual income needs to be: $50,000 – Your monthly mortgage payment with today’s average rates will work out to: $1,370

What can you buy?

Here are examples of over 800 homes within 45 minutes of Vancouver that are all 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms with insuite laundry: http://rboies.mlslink.mlxchange.com/?r=903314772&id=363434333136.312

Home ownership comes with other expenses as well, including maintenance fees (condos/townhomes) and taxes which range from property to property. When you look at the fundamentals apparent in your personal scenario, home ownership may be easier than you think!

Angela Calla, AMP Dominion Lending Centres-Angela Calla Host of ” The Mortgage Show” Saturdays @ 7pm on CKNW AM980 Phone : 604-802-3983 Fax: 604-939-8795 Email: acalla@dominionlending.ca www.angelacalla.ca

On this edition of The Mortgage Show with Angela Calla Rob Boies of Royal Lepage joined us to discuss the flags not to be ignored  

To reach Rob Boies directly call 604-341-3009 or robboies@royallepage.ca

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The average Canadian homeowner doesn’t think they’ll be mortgage-free until they’re 57 – two years longer than what they expected last year, a survey by CIBC suggests.

 The survey also found that half of those surveyed said other debt, from credit cards to lines of credit, have increased and impeded their ability to pay off their mortgage more quickly.

“Our view would be that Canadians are taking a look at their broader finances and are working to pay down other debts first to reduce their interest costs,” said Colette Delaney, EVP of mortgage, lending, insurance and deposit products at CIBC.

“Those with a growing amount of non-mortgage debt are less likely to be taking extra steps to pay down their mortgage, and this can lead to a longer payback period.”

Click here for the full Global News article.

Click here to read the CIBC press release.

To make sure you can be Mortgage Free as soon as possible contact The Angela Calla Mortgage Team 604-802-3983 callateam@dominionlending.ca  we can restructure your mortgage to include the outside debts to improve your cashflow and reduce your interest costs.

We are happy to inform you there is a mortgage product avaliable to help you

There is an option where you can now qualify to take their ex-spouse off the title/mortgage of the house and re mortgage up to 95% value of the home instead of 80%. 

It’s always unfortunate when things don’t work out the way you want them too but at least this may help some people keep their homes. 

During the separation of assets, it can be unfamiliar territory where you can lose a lot of money.  It is good to know someone that can help look at ways to save you as much money as possible.

Contact us for handling these private and delicate family matters.

Angela Calla Mortgage Team

604-802-3983 callateam@dominionlending.ca

Host of The Mortgage Show Saturdays @ 7pm on CKNW

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty shouldn’t interfere with mortgage pricing set by the country’s lenders, Bank of Nova Scotia Chief Executive Officer Richard Waugh said

Flaherty, who has taken steps to cool the housing market in a bid to avert a crash, raised concerns last month over reduced five-year mortgage rates offered by Bank of Montreal and Manulife Financial Corp. amid record levels of household debt in Canada. Both lenders have since increased rates.

“I understand why the finance minister is concerned about the Canadian economy, but I just philosophically don’t think” government should be setting product pricing, Waugh said yesterday in an interview in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the bank held its annual shareholders meeting. “Despite the difficulties of central banks to use interest rates, the alternative of trying to manage specific products or prices, to me, is fraught with difficulty.”

Scotiabank hasn’t been approached “that I’m aware of,” by Flaherty over the Toronto-based bank’s mortgage rates, said Waugh, 65. He said Canada will have a “soft landing” in the housing market instead of a full-scale crash.

“Volumes for mortgage brokers and banks will be affected, but I don’t see it as a credit event of any significance,” said Waugh. Kathleen Perchaluk, a spokeswoman for Flaherty, didn’t return e-mails seeking comment.

Canada’s third-largest bank may expand in unsecured lending, such as credit cards, Waugh said. The bank had avoided expansion in that area in the aftermath of the financial crisis, he said.

Unsecured Lending

“The unsecured credit card and personal loan portfolio has behaved better than we thought,” said Waugh, who is also a vice chairman of the Institute of International Finance. “As the world is healing, I think that gives us an opportunity to expand what we call our risk appetite and take more of a prudent risk on our unsecured credit.”

In October, Waugh relinquished his role as president and was succeeded by Brian Porter, paving the way for an eventual transition to the top job. Waugh declined to say when he will retire and wouldn’t say whether he will still be CEO at the bank’s next annual meeting in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Related

“It’s not imminent, but it will happen in a timely manner,” Waugh said. “There’s lots of things I’m planning to do and healthy to do. There will be a time, but I’m not going to disclose that right now.”

Foreign Trade

One of the issues Waugh plans to pursue as CEO and into his retirement is urging Canadian companies to boost trade with emerging-markets countries, the subject of his speech at yesterday’s shareholder meeting. In addition to his own bank, Waugh cited Linamar Corp. and Magna International Inc. as firms that have seized the opportunity.

“There is this sense of, perhaps, growing protectionism,” in countries such as the U.S., Waugh said. “It has to be done right now, because it’s not going to get better. The European and American companies are going to get stronger and boy, when that comes, competition’s really going to be keen.

Bloomberg.com

To review your borrowing options contact The Angela Calla Mortgage Team 604-802-3983 or callateam@dominionlending.ca

DID YOU KNOW…

The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a program for first-time homebuyers that allows you to withdraw funds from your RRSPs to buy or build a home. You can withdraw up to $25,000 tax-free ($50,000 for a couple). Your RRSP contributions must remain in the RRSP for at least 90 days before you can withdraw them under the HBP. Generally, you have to repay all withdrawals to your RRSPs within a period of no more than 15 years. You’ll have to repay an amount to your RRSPs each year until your HBP balance is zero. If you don’t repay the amount due for a year, it will have to be included in your income for that year. Click here for more information from Canada Revenue Agency.

Questions for your first home purchase? Contact us today

Angela Calla Mortgage Team

callateam@dominionlending.ca

604-802-3983