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.

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Article Written By:   James Langton

Original Article Posted on:   December 10, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.advisor.ca/news/economic/non-bank-mortgage-lenders-offered-billions-in-relief-in-q2/

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Original Article Posted on:  DECEMBER 15, 2020

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Original Article Posted on:  NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://betterdwelling.com/cmhc-finds-toronto-and-vancouver-mortgage-debt-ratios-fall-but-not-as-it-seems/

Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

I think we can safely say that 2020 has been a strange year. A year of lockdowns due to a pandemic, financial support from the government, and the lowest interest rates in recent history. This has led to a rise in the number of homeowners who are considering refinancing their mortgage. According to a recent poll, approximately 20% of Canadian homeowners say they plan to refinance their mortgage in the next 12 months.

Like all financial decisions, it’s important to look at the bigger picture, which includes reviewing your goals.

First Things First -- What’s a refinance?

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Article Written By:  Steve Huebl

Original Article Posted on:  November 11, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2020/11/optimism-returns-to-the-markets-could-fixed-rates-start-to-rise/

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Original Article Posted on:  OCTOBER 16, 2020

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Article Written By:  Canadian Press

Original Article Posted on:  October 15, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.advisor.ca/news/economic/crea-reports-canadian-home-sales-set-record-for-september/

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Article Written By:  Steve Huebl

Original Article Posted on:  September 29, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2020/09/pandemic-has-increased-homebuying-intentions-among-young-canadians/

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Article Written By:  Clayton Jarvis

Original Article Posted on:  20 Oct 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/a-closer-look-at-canadas-offthe-charts-home-sales-activity-in-september-334322.aspx

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Article Written By:  The Canadian Press

Original Article Posted on:  September 15, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.advisor.ca/news/economic/canadian-home-sales-climb-again-set-record-for-august-crea/

With the introduction of the stress test, home seekers have been finding it a challenge to secure a mortgage, and are turning to their parents for support, or are deciding to rent for longer. A mortgage broker can present viable lending options to keep the dream of homeownership alive.

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Article Written By:  Pete Evans 

Original Article Posted on:  Sep 15, 2020

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Article Written By: Pete Evans 

Original Article Posted on: Aug 17, 2020 

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Article Written By: Steve Huebl

Original Article Posted on: August 6, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2020/08/fixed-or-variable-floating-rate-mortgages-losing-their-lustre/

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Article Written By: Juliette Baxter

Original Article Posted on: Jun 16, 2020 

Link to Original Article:  https://financialpost.com/moneywise/how-to-get-around-canadas-harsh-new-mortgage-rules

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 advantage of a lower interest rate.

While the home-buying journey is exciting, the intricacies of acquiring the right mortgage to fulfill your dream of homeownership can be much more cumbersome than expected. To alleviate some stress and ease the process of obtaining a mortgage, it’s best to enlist the services of an experienced mortgage broker who will review the different mortgage options available to help you select one that is ideal for your situation. To help you with the selection process, here’s a list of the top five things to look for when hiring a mortgage broker.

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As an experienced homebuyer or a first-time homebuyer, the process of purchasing a house can be overwhelming. Your first step should be to see what amount (for a mortgage) that you would qualify for. Then you can narrow down the properties that match your requirements. To help you through the qualification process contact a mortgage broker. They have your best interests at heart.