The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has announced it will eliminate the stress test requirement for uninsured mortgages when homeowners switch lenders at renewal. This change applies to uninsured mortgages, bringing them in line with insured mortgages for "straight switch" renewals. This change will apply if the borrower maintains their current amortization […]

Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle when it comes to purchasing a home. Once you have your down payment saved it is important to note that you will be required by the mortgage lender to provide documentation for the source of your down payment and to fulfill this condition for your […]

Renewing your mortgage is a big step in your home ownership journey. Whether you have questions about how the mortgage renewal process works, or you are wondering how your finances will be affected by your upcoming mortgage renewal I have some tips to help you out: 1. Evaluate your monthly cash flow, budget accordingly, and […]

Is your mortgage coming up for renewal this year or in 2025? Do you know about all the incredible options renewing your mortgage can afford you? If not, I have all the details here on how to make the most of your renewal! Get a Better Rate: Did you know that when you receive notice […]

Stepping into the mortgage world for the first time can feel a bit like learning a new language. But don’t worry, I’m here to translate some of the key terms and concepts that can make a significant difference in your homeownership journey. Today, we’re focusing on three overarching themes: mortgage structure, rates, and aligning your […]

Fall in love with your home and your workspace again with these tips to help you make your home office space more productive! Establish Boundaries: A key component of being more productive at home is to establish proper boundaries between work and personal life. While not all of us at home have space for a […]

Your mortgage amortization period is the number of years it will take you to pay off your mortgage. Depending on your choice of amortization period, it will affect how quickly you become mortgage-free as well as how much interest you pay over the lifetime of your mortgage (a longer lifetime equals more interest, whereas a […]

As a first-time buyer, I am here to give you some tips on homebuyer mistakes to be on the lookout for so you can avoid them for the best experience possible! Thinking You Don’t Need a Real Estate Agent You might be able to find a house on your own, but there are still many […]

As you may have heard, the Bank of Canada recently changed the stress test rules as of June 1, 2021. With these changes, now both insured and uninsured mortgage borrowers will be subject to a stricter stress test when qualifying for their mortgage. The new qualifying rate on uninsured mortgages – where the down payment […]