by Mike Horvath | Jul 6, 2021 | Mortgage Basics, Mortgage Rates
Fixed or Variable? With Rates Potentially Set to Rise, Which Option is Best for You? Should you stick with the stability of a fixed mortgage rate or opt for a variable? It’s one of the most difficult decisions faced by new homebuyers and homeowners who are renewing or... by Mike Horvath | May 6, 2021 | Mortgage Basics, Mortgage Rates
Shopping For A Mortgage? A Stricter Stress Test Is Likely On The Way If you’re in the market for a mortgage over the next several months, you’ll want to read on. Several new mortgage changes are coming down the pipeline that could affect your ability to qualify for a... by Mike Horvath | Jan 5, 2021 | Mortgage Basics, Mortgage News, Mortgage Rates
Earlier this year, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation made a now-infamous prediction that home prices would fall by up to 18% over the course of 2020 and into 2021. Instead, prices have since risen by approximately 22% to $603,000, as of November. That... by Mike Horvath | Nov 9, 2020 | Mortgage Basics, Mortgage Rates
It’s the classic rate decision many mortgage shoppers are faced with. And it’s only been made more complicated since the start of the pandemic. Towards the latter half of 2019, variable rates were flying off the shelves with rates as low as prime – 1%. A lot has... by Mike Horvath | Oct 16, 2020 | Mortgage Basics, Mortgage News
When the pandemic hit Canada in March, and we were asked to stay at home, and that all but essential services remain open, many were concerned about how they were going to pay the bills, including their mortgages. To their credit, lenders and mortgage insurers stepped... by Mike Horvath | Sep 14, 2020 | Buying and Selling, Mortgage Basics
With COVID-19 challenges that include layoffs and deferred mortgage payments, getting a mortgage may be a bit tougher for some, whether it’s for a first home, or refinancing to consolidate debt, or simply renewing your existing mortgage with a new lender to take... 
