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Will mortgage rates creep up this year?

Once again, the latest report from Trimart Research Corporation draws attention to the supply and demand issue across the Total Market Area (TMA). The supply shortage no longer applies to only the Greater Toronto Area (GTA); the demand spillover has

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Don't let your mortgage automatically renew

(NC)-When's the last time you thought about your mortgage? Do you know your rate? Do you know when your term is up for renewal? Do you know what happens if you don't renew your mortgage? Many Canadians don't. It's no wonder when it comes time to renew a

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5 things to consider when applying for a mortgage

When you buy a new home preconstruction, there can be a few years between getting pre-approved for your mortgage and your final closing (when you actually need to qualify for your mortgage).

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Things you need to secure a mortgage

Starting January 1, 2018, all uninsured mortgages will have to undergo a stress test, meaning you need to be approved at 2% higher than your agreed upon rate. This news has many people scrambling to secure a mortgage before the end of the year,

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All the documents you will need to qualify for a mortgage

​​​​​​​You got your pre-approval, you picked out your first home at a builder’s sales centre, and now it’s time to get your mortgage. No big deal right? Think again. Depending on your financial situation and employment, it could be a challenge.

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Will Toronto remain unfazed by the new mortgage rules?

The new stress-testing mortgage rules mean Canadians need higher incomes to purchase homes. According to a video produced by Huffington Post, your household income needs to be approximately $144,946 to afford an average priced home in the GTA ($755,755),

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Over the course of the year, mortgage rates have hit an all-time low, with many dropping below the 2% mark.
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The B-20 impact: How will new mortgage rules affect 2018 real estate?

A new year usually means bringing out the bubbly – but homebuyers are less inclined to cheers the beginning of 2018, as January 1st ushered in regulations that make it tougher to get a mortgage. Guideline B-20 is the latest crop of

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3 ways to improve the mortgage stress test

At the end of 2018, I wrote about the idea of reducing or repealing the mortgage stress test. Now I want to suggest some possible amendments that would make the stress test more fair now that interest rates are rising and home prices are still high. 

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You can now lock-in an incredible mortgage rate at The Logan Residences in Toronto

Looking to move into a new condo this year in the heart of one of Toronto’s most vibrant neighbourhoods? You need to check out The Logan Residences by The Daniels Corporation. 

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