by Michelle McCullough | Sep 20, 2022 | City of Prince George, Down Payment, First Time Home Buyers, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Insurance, PG Mortgage Broker |
We get questions about down payment all the time! So here is the lowdown on how much you need, and how you might get it. How much do you need? Not surprisingly, most Canadian homebuyers purchase a property with the absolute minimum down payment. The thing is, the...
by Michelle McCullough | May 6, 2022 | City of Prince George, Down Payment, First Time Home Buyers, Homeownership, Mortgage Broker, PG Mortgage Broker, Pre-Approval |
If you or someone you know is saving for a downpayment on their first home, the Federal government announced a new program aimed at first-time buyers in their recent budget. The First Home Savings Account combines the features of an RRSP and TFSA to give prospective...
by Michelle McCullough | Jan 5, 2022 | City of Prince George, Credit, Down Payment, First Time Home Buyers, Home Equity, Interest Rate, Mortgage, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Renewal, PG Mortgage Broker |
Canadians keep talking about the housing market! Are we in a housing bubble, will rates rise in 2022 and by how much, is this the right time to buy or refinance, is a lender’s renewal offer the best available, and on and on! For many, it feels like some...
by Michelle McCullough | Sep 21, 2021 | City of Prince George, Credit, Debt, Finance, First Time Home Buyers, Homeownership |
It’s September and there is some optimism that we may be moving towards the end of life in a global pandemic. The Fall has always been a great time to go back to school on financial fitness, and this year it may be more important than ever. Here are some tips to help...
by Jamie Cunningham | Feb 4, 2021 | BC, Blog, Bristish Columbia, CMHC, Finance, First Time Home Buyers, Home Equity, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Renewal, PG Mortgage Broker, Refinance |
Whether you are purchasing, refinancing, or moving your mortgage to a new lender, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the mortgage approval process. It’s a big financial commitment so you’ll want to be sure you can move through the...
by Michelle McCullough | Aug 27, 2020 | City of Prince George, Down Payment, First Time Home Buyers, Home Equity, Mortgage Broker, Refinance, Rental Property |
The recent shock to the economy has had many Canadians thinking seriously about what their life might look like after their paycheques stop. Even if you have a workplace pension plan to look forward to, you may find it falls short of the income you’d like to live on....