Strong December Jobs Report in Canada. Another Strong Jobs Report In DecemberBy Scott WestlakeJanuary 10, 20220 comments#economicupdate #drsherrycooper #mortgagerates #August2021 #SW #TWT #DLC #scottwestlake To connect with Scott Westlake scott@thewestlaketeam.com Article: Statistics Canada released the December Labour Force Survey this morning, reporting employment gains of 54,700 last month–double market expectations. The unemployment rate fell to 5.9% from the 6.0% rate ...Read more...
Another Blockbuster Jobs Report in NovemberBy Scott WestlakeDecember 4, 20210 comments#economicupdate #drsherrycooper #mortgagerates #August2021 #SW #TWT #DLC #scottwestlake Statistics Canada released the November Labour Force Survey this morning, reporting employment gains of 153,700 last month--four times bigger than expectations. The unemployment ...Read more...
Recently Funded - Construction Capital Available!By Scott WestlakePortfolioOctober 18, 20210 comments#constructionmortgage #constructionfinancing #selfbuild #specbuild #twt #scottwestlake Recently funded acquisition financing to purchase property our clients are going to build on. In addition, construction financing is approved. Property is being torn down. It is an existing bungalow for new two story home - principal residence. Construction ...Read more...
Housing Dampened Economy in Q2By Scott WestlakeAugust 31, 20210 comments#economicupdate #drsherrycooper #mortgagerates #August2021 #SW #TWT #DLC #scottwestlake For more information on how this article impacts your current or future mortgage needs, contact scott@thewestlaketeam.com This morning's Stats Canada release showed ...Read more...
Tournament of HopeBy Scott WestlakeAugust 25, 20210 comments#charitblecontribution #giving #community #SW #scottwestlake #TWT #DLC TWT had a terrific day at The Tournament of Hope supporting Radius Youth & Child Services. This is now back to back Monday's supporting great charitable organizations. The previous Monday we were out supporting the Oakville Hospital Foundation. Each month TWT selects ...Read more...
The Westlake Team (TWT) Monthly Charitable ContibutionBy Scott WestlakeCharityAugust 13, 20210 comments#charitblecontribution #giving #community #SW #scottwestlake #TWT #DLC Each month, The Westlake Team, TWT makes a donation to an organization thats important or impacted our mortgage brokerage, clients, referral sources or community. This year we have supported, 100 Brokers Who Care, Kerr Street Mission, Zonta, Radius & Oakville Hospital Foundation. ...Read more...
Choosing Your Mortgage Broker.By Scott WestlakeAugust 10, 20210 comments#mortgagebroker #scottwestlake #SW #dlc #twt There is a little doubt that the biggest purchase of your life will be your home. When embarking on your homeownership journey, having the right support and information will make all the difference. Fortunately, a mortgage broker can help! With access to more than 230 lending institutions ...Read more...
Canada's Jobs Recovery Continued in JulyBy Scott WestlakeAugust 7, 20210 comments#economicupdate #drsherrycooper #mortgagerates #June2021 #SW #TWT #DLC #scottwestlake Canada’s labour market continued its recovery in July as health restrictions were lifted, but the gains were shy of expectations. The report signals the economic rebound is ...Read more...
Canada's Jobs Recovery Resumed in June as Lockdown Began to EaseBy Scott WestlakeJuly 12, 20210 comments#economicupdate #drsherrycooper #mortgagerates #June2021 #SW #TWT #DLC #scottwestlake For information on obtaining a mortgage from our mortgage brokerage, contact scott@thewestlaketeam.com Canada's Jobs Recovery Resumed in June ...Read more...
Are We Starting To See A Slowdown In Canadian HousingBy Scott WestlakeMay 18, 20210 comments#economicupdate #drsherrycooper #mortgagerates #Mayhomesales #SW #TWT #DLC #scottwestlake For more information on this article or to connect with our team for your upcoming mortgage needs, contact scott@thewestlaketeam.com Starting to See a Slowdown in Canadian ...Read more...
Trudeau Opens the Spigots for Social Spending, Income Support, and a Green Economy.By Scott WestlakeApril 21, 20210 comments#DrSherryCooper #DLC #SW #TWT #scottwestlake #federalbudget #mortgaegnews For more information on how the budget impacts your current or future mortgage needs, please contact scott@thewestlaketeam.com Chrystia Freeland’s First Budget is As Promised In more than two years, the first federal budget extends Ottawa’s COVID-19 “lifeline” ...Read more...
$2M Inter Alia Mortgage - Cottage Land AcquisitionBy Scott WestlakePortfolioApril 20, 20210 comments#land #landfinancing #acquistionfinancing #constructionmortgage #SW #TWT #scottwestlake TWT recently closed on a $2M Inter Alia Mortgage facility in Muskoka in under 1 week. Our client approached us to purchase land and required 100% financing. Land typically finances around 50-65% loan to value. We cross collateralized another asset to secure the $2M lending ...Read more...
March Existing Home Sales in Canada Hit New Record High As New Listings Surge To Unprecedented LevelsBy Scott WestlakeApril 16, 20210 comments#economicupdate #drsherrycooper #mortgagerates #marchhomesales #SW #TWT #DLC #scottwestlake For more information on this article or how it impacts your current or future mortgage, please contact our office scott@thewestlaketeam.com What is All the Policy Hysteria ...Read more...
Home Buyer GuideBy Scott WestlakeApril 14, 20210 comments#homebuyingguide #cmhcbuyingguide #dlc #twt #SW #scottwestlake For a copy of the CMHC home buying guide, please email scott@thewestlaketeam.com Market Smarts: Home Buying Guide. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is one of Canada’s three mortgage insurers. Beyond insuring mortgage, CMHC also offers consumer ...Read more...
Relocate or Renovate.By Scott WestlakeApril 12, 20210 comments#renovation #purchase #mortgagebroker #mortageadvise #DLC #TWT #SW #scottwestlake #HGTV For more information on how to obtain the right mortgage for you, be it renovation or purchasing a new home email scott@thewestlaketeam.com or call 416-436-1135 Relocate or Renovate. Like Lighting in a Bottle. That’s how Todd Talbot describes the chemistry between ...Read more...
Banking Regulator Aims To Make It Tougher To Get An Uninsured MortgageBy Scott WestlakeApril 9, 20210 comments#mortgagestresstest #mortgaegqualification #twt #dlc #sherrycooper #scottwestlake For more information on how this impacts your future or current mortgage, be it purchase, refinance or renewal, email scott@thewestlaketeam.com or call or text 416-436-1135 ...Read more...