Canadian Labour Market Jeopardizes Rate PauseBy Scott WestlakeMarch 13, 20230 comments#economicupdate #realestateprices #boC #jobs Today's Labour Force Survey (LFS) for February was much stronger than expected, questioning how long the Bank of Canada's rate pause can last. Following the 150,000 ...Read more...
The Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Even As the Fed Promises to Push HigherBy Scott WestlakeMarch 8, 20230 comments#boc #bankofcanada #interestrates #mortgagerates #variablerates As expected, the central bank held the overnight rate ...Read more...
Monthly Mortgage Newsletter March 2023By Scott WestlakeMarch 7, 20230 comments#monthlymortgagenewsletter #mortgagenews #mortgagenewsletter ...Read more...
Bad News Is Good News for the Bank of CanadaBy Scott WestlakeMarch 2, 20230 comments#BoC #bankofcanada #interestrates #mortgagerates #variablerates Statistics Canada released the real gross domestic product ...Read more...
Title insurance for a new-build homes...By Scott WestlakeFebruary 28, 20230 comments#titleinsurance #FCT The housing supply shortage is one of the top issues in Canada’s real estate market. To address it, cities like Calgary are seeing a massive boom in new-build housing. New construction offers many advantages, like more energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. Their titles ...Read more...
Why Are We Having So Many Mortgage ConversationsBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 24, 20230 comments#economicupdate #realestateprices We are currently experiencing a large spike in conversations with clients and referral sources about mortgages, and there are several reasons why. Here are some of the main drivers of this trend: Home values in certain markets are down: Although rates may be higher, clients are buying ...Read more...
Mortgages For Self Employed Borrowers - Under Corporations, Holdco's & MoreBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 24, 20230 comments#corporatemortgage #businessforself #selfemployed If you are a self-employed client who owns your own business, you may have chosen to set that business up as a corporation. This means the business operates as essentially its own person. They have income through business revenue and expenses from marketing costs, materials, office ...Read more...
Further Decline in Inflation in January Affirms Bank of Canada Pause in MarchBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 21, 20230 comments#boc #bankofcanada #econony #mortgagerates Canadian inflation decelerated meaningfully in January ...Read more...
How To Navigate A Mortgage RenewalBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 17, 20230 comments#mortgagerenewal #renewal #mortgagematurity Renewing your mortgage is an important financial decision that can have a significant impact on your future. When it comes to navigating mortgage renewals, there are several factors that you need to consider to ensure that you make the best decision for your financial situation. First ...Read more...
How to provide a tax-free gift to your children with a Reverse Mortgage.By Scott WestlakeFebruary 17, 20230 comments#reversemortgage #CHIPmortgage #EQBmortgage #nomortgagepayment #seniormortgage The current economic situation in Canada may pose challenges for young people, who are facing uncertainty with high interest rates and inflation, as they try to establish their careers, consider home ownership or starting a family. As a parent, you may be concerned about how to support ...Read more...
December Housing Data Ended 2022 on a Weak NoteBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 15, 20230 comments#housing #interestrates #housingtrends #ecoomicupdate The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in January were the lowest for the month since 2009 and fell 37.1% from a year ago. The Canadian housing market has been sliding ...Read more...
What Not To Do After Getting Approved For A Mortgage.By Scott WestlakeFebruary 15, 20230 comments#ehstnottodoaftermortgageapproval #mortgageapproval #donts #dodonts Your mortgage is approved— now what? Let’s discuss it! Don’t apply for new credit: Your debt level and available credit are both factors in mortgage approval, so increasing them may risk your pre-approval. Don’t make any large purchases: Changes ...Read more...
Residential Construction Financing: Understanding the FundamentalsBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 13, 20230 comments#constructionfinancing #construction #homereno #building #homerenovation #buildingloan #construction Building a home can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences of a person’s life. However, financing the construction process can be challenging, particularly for first-time homebuilders. In this blog post, we will discuss the fundamentals of residential construction ...Read more...
Mortgage Stress Test - How To Quickly Know How Much You Qualify ForBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 10, 20230 comments#mortgaagestresstest #stresstest #mortgagestress #mortgagequalification What is the mortgage stress test (Download Free Stress Test App --> Mortgage Stress Test App The mortgage stress test in Ontario is a regulatory measure aimed at ensuring that homebuyers are able to withstand an increase in interest rates. The test requires homebuyers to qualify ...Read more...
Red Hot Labour Market Despite Rate HikesBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 10, 20230 comments#economicupdate #realestateprices #boC #jobs Today's Labour Force Survey (LFS) for January was much stronger than expected, once again calling into question how long the Bank of Canada's rate pause will last. This report ...Read more...
How can homeowners protect themselves against title fraud?.By Scott WestlakeFebruary 10, 20230 comments#titelfraud #titleinsurance #fraud With news stories surrounding title fraud breaking weekly, more homeowners are asking what they can do to protect their homes before they become the next headline. Daniela DeTommaso, President of FCT, addressed the issue in a recent interview on CBC’s Metro ...Read more...