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 Jamie Cunningham | Apr 8, 2021 | Bank of Canada, Bills, Credit, Debt, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Interest Rate, Mortgage, PG Mortgage Broker |
Government policies to protect the economy during the pandemic resulted in exceptionally low mortgage rates for both fixed- and variable-rate mortgages. As we start moving towards recovery, fixed rates have started to edge upwards. The prime rate, which variable rates...
by Jamie Cunningham | Oct 29, 2020 | Bills, Blog, Bristish Columbia, City of Prince George, Debt, Divorce, Finance, Home Equity, Home Improvements, Homeownership, Interest Rate, Mortgage, Mortgage Broker, PG Mortgage Broker, prepayment penalties, Refinance, Separation |
There has been a flurry of refinance activity this year given our rock bottom interest rates, providing homeowners with access to today’s low rates and the most cost-effective way to get needed funds. Refinancing means getting out of your current mortgage and...
by Jamie Cunningham | Jul 30, 2020 | BC, Blog, Bristish Columbia, City of Prince George, Finance, First Time Home Buyers, Homeownership, Interest Rate, Mortgage, Mortgage Broker, PG Mortgage Broker, Pre-Approval, prepayment penalties, prince george |
We are often asked about monoline lenders – who are they, what benefits do they offer, and how do you get access to a monoline lender anyway? Good questions. “Mono” means “one”. So it’s a “one-line” lender that doesn’t do anything else except mortgage lending....
by Jamie Cunningham | Jul 15, 2020 | Announcements, Bank of Canada, BC, Bills, Blog, Bristish Columbia, City of Prince George, CMHC, Debt, Economy, Finance, Home Equity, Homeownership, Interest Rate, Mortgage, Mortgage Broker, PG Mortgage Broker, prince george, Refinance |
The Bank of Canada (“BOC”) announced today that it is holding its target for the overnight rate at the “effective lower bound” of 0.25%. Cameron Strong, CEO, Invis Mortgage Intelligence notes that “Canadian mortgage holders can expect no further rate...
by Michelle McCullough | Jun 10, 2020 | City of Prince George, First Time Home Buyers, Homeownership, Interest Rate, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Renewal, PG Mortgage Broker, Refinance |
As the longest spring in memory finally gives way to summer, it’s nice to see people safely enjoy the sunny weather. I hope that you are yours are in good health. There continues to be uncertainty about the shifting mortgage market. Here are the most common questions:...
