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CMHC increased insurance premiums… again.. but still cheaper than 10 yrs ago.

CMHC Last May, CMHC increased all their insurance premiums.  The move wasn’t really a surprise to industry insiders.  CMHC’s product line has been reduced.  No more rental property mortgages.  No more refinancing mortgages.  No more secured lines of credit mortgages.

That’s a big chunk of business gone.  And when revenues go down for this crown corporation, what do they do?  They do what every reputable govt corp does.  They raise fees  and make the consumer pay more!   (check out my charts below) Continue reading “CMHC increased insurance premiums… again.. but still cheaper than 10 yrs ago.”

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Collateral Mortgages… a different 50 shades of grey!

handcuffs In 2010, TD announced they would begin registering ALL new mortgages as a collateral charge.  The sale pitch was that it was good for the consumer.  It would allow TD clients to borrow more, in the future, without having to incur new legal fees.  Yes, that part is true.

But they’ve left out a lot stuff, too!   For years, Mortgage Brokers and other unbiased financial professionals, cautioned the public about collateral mortgages.    And in 2013, CBC Marketplace did an expose on TD and their retail branch’s lack of knowledge and disclosure.   Is this where you want to go for your mortgage?TD

By the way, TD wasn’t the only Bank to go with collateral charge only.   ING made the same move in Dec 2011.  And they used a similar sales pitch.   But my readers have been hip to this and aren’t getting fooled.

The federal govt was pressured into taking action to protect consumers.  In Sept 2014, the federal govt announced ‘more disclosure.  But have the Banks really given us more disclosure?   Continue reading “Collateral Mortgages… a different 50 shades of grey!”

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NO SET UP COSTS!! Secured line of credit at Prime plus 0.50%!

canadian-money-giftA few months ago, I announced a special promotion.  A secured line of credit, at Prime plus 0.50% (2.85% plus 0.50% = 3.35%) with NO set up costs.  The response has been so overwhelming that I’m publishing this promotion once again.

FREE legal fees and FREE appraisal fees.  The Bank is covering both these costs.   You pay nothing.  $0.00.  It’s just that simple.  AND, this Bank will go in 2nd position behind your existing 1st mortgage if necessary.

You must qualify, of course.  Good credit, stable income, qualify real estate, etc.   If you are interested in this product, contact me for details.   This is a limited time offer.  We do not have an expiry date but it can be terminated at any time.

Brokers and Agents, please do not call.  I am not able to share this offer with you.  Sorry.

Your best interest is my only interest.   I reply to all questions and I welcome your comments.  Like this article?  Share with a friend.

Steve Garganis 416 224 0114 steve@mortgagenow.ca

Posted 3 Comments on BIG SIX BANKS finally cut Prime rate.. Well, sort of…! Bank News

BIG SIX BANKS finally cut Prime rate.. Well, sort of…!

banksters monopolyLast week, the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut their overnight rate by 0.25%.  The move surprised all the so-called ‘Financial Experts’…  (well, not me… As I had suggested rates were likely to drop in the previous week’s article and also in the previous month).

Our BIG SIX BANKS had their own surprise for us.   Instead of passing along the usual rate cut to consumers, they sat on their hands and did nothing.   In fact, TD Bank felt good about it and made public statements about how their Bank Prime rate wasn’t fully influenced by the BOC rate.     (That’s such a load of bull, you can almost smell it coming out of your screens!)

And also last week, the Banks immediately cut the rate they pay you on your savings by that same 0.25%.   Continue reading “BIG SIX BANKS finally cut Prime rate.. Well, sort of…!”

Posted 1 Comment on Interest rate surprise? Not to our readers! : Bank of Canada drops key lending rate to 0.75% Bank News

Interest rate surprise? Not to our readers! : Bank of Canada drops key lending rate to 0.75%

big newsLast week, I made a bold statement about interest rates.   I said rates will remain low for some time.   And they could even decline.

That forecast was met with a certain degree of criticism.    Well, no surprise for CanadaMortgageNews.ca followers, the Bank of Canada cut the rate by 0.25% to 0.75%.

This means Variable Mortgage rates will fall by 0.25%.   It also means we’ll probably see fixed rate mortgages also fall….. As I predicted.

Stay tuned for more details on this…

http://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/business/key-interest-rate-unexpectedly-lowered-1.2198493

Your best interest is my only interest.   I reply to all questions and I welcome your comments.  Like this article?  Share with a friend.

Steve Garganis 416 224 0114 steve@mortgagenow.ca