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 Interest Rates: Pundits, Predictions and Sharknado

 Interest Rates: Pundits, Predictions and Sharknado

Short Version Watch Sharknadoas it is a better use of your time than reading inflammatory predictions. Mortgage rates actually dipped lower this week. For a BC resident with the provincial average variable-rate mortgage balance of $300,000.00 a 0.25% hike in interest...

Inequality Amidst Equals

Whether choosing a 5 year fixed rate Mortgage, or having it chosen for you (a la OFSI guidelines) there are important ‘fine-print’ considerations around lender selection. Click here to read my guest post on the topic at www.rew.ca Thanks www.REW.ca!...
Does a 90% Monthly Rate of Return Interest You?

Does a 90% Monthly Rate of Return Interest You?

If you are considering an Open Mortgage or are currently carrying a significant balance on a secured line of credit this post will be of value to you. Interest only payments are great from a cash-flow perspective, but perhaps there is more to consider, read on. Short...
Portability, of course your mortgage is portable…or is it?

Portability, of course your mortgage is portable…or is it?

Short Version Asking whether ones mortgage is portable or not is not the right (complete) question. Confirming that one is able to qualify to port their mortgage to a new property is the key question. Speak to your Broker in detail about your plans, and assume...