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Can a first-time home buyer have a mortgage co-signer?
September 17, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
Can New Home Buyers in Canada Use a Mortgage Co-Signer? Struggling to secure a mortgage or need a financial boost? Consider bringing in a co-signer. Dive deeper into this and other home-buying tact ...
read moreBank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening
September 6, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. Infl ...
read moreTop Reasons To Refinance Your Home And Reasons Why You Maybe Should Not.
August 23, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
Refinancing a mortgage means replacing your existing loan with a new one, either with your current lender or a different one. Canadians often consider refinancing for various reasons, such as ...
read moreNavigating High-Interest Rates and Inflation: Your Path to Mortgage Resilience
August 5, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
Introduction As your trusted mortgage broker, I understand that the current economic backdrop in Canada is presenting challenges for many homeowners. With interest rates on the rise and inflation p ...
read moreUnderstanding Credit Scores and Maximizing Mortgage Opportunities in Canada
July 27, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
Introduction In Canada, your credit score plays a crucial role in your financial life, especially when it comes to major transactions like securing a mortgage. A credit score is a numerical r ...
read moreBank of Canada raises policy rate 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening
July 12, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. G ...
read moreSome great tips to help you save for a home
June 13, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
A home for most all Canadians is likely the most significant purchase you will make in your lifetime, so it is essential to be well-prepared. It is crucial to understand how to budget and save for ...
read moreStrategies for Speeding Up Mortgage Repayment
June 3, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
Those of us who desire to own a home often long for the time when our mortgage is paid off. Although the majority of Canadian mortgages are usually amortized over the course of 25 years, there are a ...
read moreFirst-Time Home Buyer Budgeting: What You Need to Know
April 20, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
As a first-time home buyer, budgeting is an essential part of the home buying process. By carefully planning your finances and considering all of the costs associated with purchasing a home, you can e ...
read moreBank Of Canada Rate Update April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023 | Posted by: Paul Gazzola
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 4.5%, with the Bank Rate at 4.75% and the deposit rate at 4. ...
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