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How To Navigate Three Common Mortgage Scenarios

It’s a confusing time to be a homeowner. Rates are up, and everyone has an opinion on what will happen next. It’s easy to get sucked into social media rabbit holes and make decisions motivated by fear. But at times like these, it’s crucial to block out the noise and do what’s right for you.

To that end, here are three common scenarios along with my recommendations on how to save money and hang onto some peace of mind.

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Looking To Buy? Now Might Be the Right Time

You’ve probably heard me say this before: it’s never a good idea to time the market. But there are moments in time where if you’re looking, it might be better to act sooner than later. These times are rare, but when they do come around, they present a unique opportunity if you play your cards right. This is one of those times.

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You Don’t Need a Big Bank to Get a Mortgage

It’s tough to get a mortgage these days. New and existing clients have been calling non-stop letting me know that they’ve been turned down by their bank. It’s upsetting – but I must say, it’s not surprising. 

Mortgage lenders are under an enormous amount of pressure to cut back on approved mortgage loans. Why? The government is desperate to slow down rising home prices, so they use their influence over the Big 6 Banks to turn down the heat.

But here’s the thing: you have options. You don’t need a Big 6 Bank to get the mortgage you need.

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The Bank of Canada Does It Again

Some not-so-great news from the Bank of Canada yesterday: the target rate was raised yet again by 0.25%. This one wasn’t a complete surprise. Rates have been climbing for the last year to battle red hot inflation. Inflation is now at 4.4%, which is huge progress from 8.1% this time last year. But last month’s Consumer Index Report logged an unexpected 0.1% jump in inflation from the previous month.

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Exclusive Insights From a Former Bank of Canada Governor

It’s not everyday you get to sit on a video call with someone who used to run our country’s central bank. So when I was invited to be a part of a remote session with former BoC Governor Stephen Poloz, I made sure to take down as much as I could to share with you. Here’s what he thinks about inflation, interest rates, and what’s happening in Canada.

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