by Majid Habibi | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Looking to buy your first home? Saving up for your down payment can seem virtually impossible unless you have a plan in place. Fortunately, there are more savings options available today than ever before. There are three main savings accounts you can use to your...
by Majid Habibi | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
As Canadian households grapple with mounting debt and rising interest rates, one area seems to be holding steady amidst the storm: mortgages. While credit cards and vehicle loans experience a worrisome increase in delinquency rates, mortgages have managed to maintain...
by Majid Habibi | May 5, 2023 | Blog, Economy, Mortgage
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) expects home prices to bottom out this year, but they aren’t expected to fall below pre-pandemic levels. That was the takeaway from the agency’s spring Housing Market Outlook, which said weaker growth and higher mortgage...
by Majid Habibi | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
It’s no surprise that many Canadians are feeling the pinch of higher iHow are Canadians Feeling About Homeownership in Today’s Market? The latest information from Mortgage Professionals Canada’s 2022 Year-End Consumer Survey, released in March 2023, provides a wealth...
by Majid Habibi | Mar 3, 2023 | Homeownership, Mortgage
Are you worried about being turned down for a mortgage or not being able to renew with your existing lender? If so, you’re not alone. Mortgage qualification is more difficult right now due to higher interest rates and lower property values. Fortunately, mortgage...
by Majid Habibi | Jan 20, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Canada’s banking regulator – The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) – announced three new regulatory proposals in January that could further limit mortgage Three NewThree New Regulatory Proposals Could Restrict Mortgage Borrowing Power...
