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View this RSS Feed2025-05-22 | 09:25:31
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Don’t Let Low Appraisals Derail Your Plans
There’s a new trend in town: low appraisals. Mortgage professionals are seeing home sale prices that aren’t supported by comparable sales. This is happening more frequently and not only in areas where there are bidding wars pushing offers...
2025-03-27 | 07:27:33
5 Pleasing Things You Need to Know about Running For Rachael 2025
1. The date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Please save the date! 2. The message: One Race. One Mission. One Incredible Community. Please join us and support the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton! 3....
2025-03-17 | 09:08:24
Mortgage Matters: A New Frontier
March 18, 2025 ~ Last week the Bank of Canada announced its key interest rate cut of 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent, while 25% tariffs were introduced overnight by the U.S. on steel and aluminum products coming from Canada.”Depending on the...
2025-01-13 | 07:57:11
Do the Math: Free Calculators for Planning Your Mortgage
Mortgages can be mind-boggling. That’s why my snazzy new website features six free calculators to help you research and plan your mortgage. You can learn more about your existing mortgage, or if you’re ready to leap to home ownership,...
2024-11-14 | 07:14:54
The Connection Between Lower Interest Rates and Anti-Money Laundering (What?)
The Connection Between Lower Interest Rates and Anti-Money Laundering (What?)October 2024Early this month, the Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent. Hurrah! This is the third interest rate cut since June,...
2024-11-14 | 06:58:32
Celebrate the Season (Early)
New Mortgage Rules Starting November 21, 20242024-11-14Your First Gift of the Season:On November 21, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) will formally announce it’s removal of the requirement for lenders to apply the...
