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Category: Mortgage Financing (15 posts)

Bank of Canada will hold current level of policy rate until inflation objective is sustainably achieved, continues quantitative easing

Bank of Canada will hold current level of policy rate until inflation objective is sustainably achieved, continues quantitative easing

March 10, 2021 | Posted by: Roar Solutions

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The B ...

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Multi-Family Lending: What You Need To Know About Hard Money Loans in Toronto, ON

Multi-Family Lending: What You Need To Know About Hard Money Loans in Toronto, ON

March 1, 2021 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

Multi-Family Lending: What You Need To Know About Hard Money Loans Multi-family real estate is one of the most popular investments for both newbie and seasoned investors. Buyers in the past used trad ...

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Why Borrowers May Choose a Private Mortgage in Toronto, ON

Why Borrowers May Choose a Private Mortgage in Toronto, ON

February 17, 2021 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

Why Borrowers May Choose a Private Mortgage When most people want to buy a home, they get a list of local banks and mortgage companies to start comparing the available financing options. However, the ...

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How to Handle a Mortgage After a Separation or Divorce in Toronto, ON

How to Handle a Mortgage After a Separation or Divorce in Toronto, ON

February 2, 2021 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

Mortgage Life After Separation and Divorce Separation and divorce present many challenges. It's a situation you likely never thought you'd never be in, but now there are personal and financial conseq ...

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Bank of Canada will hold current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues quantitative easing

Bank of Canada will hold current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues quantitative easing

January 20, 2021 | Posted by: Roar Solutions

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The B ...

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Dec 9-2020 Bank of Canada will maintain current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues its quantitative easing program

Dec 9-2020 Bank of Canada will maintain current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues its quantitative easing program

December 9, 2020 | Posted by: Roar Solutions

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. ...

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3 Tips on How to Better Your Credit Score in Toronto, Ontario

3 Tips on How to Better Your Credit Score in Toronto, Ontario

December 2, 2020 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

Having a good credit score is of paramount essence as it affects your ability to access loans and borrow money. Your credit score rating influences the amount of mortgage you qualify for. You may ...

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July 15 - 2020 Bank of Canada will maintain current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues program of quantitative easing

July 15 - 2020 Bank of Canada will maintain current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues program of quantitative easing

July 15, 2020 | Posted by: Roar Solutions

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the deposit rate is &frac1 ...

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When Is Mortgage Refinancing a Bad Idea in Toronto, Ontario?

When Is Mortgage Refinancing a Bad Idea in Toronto, Ontario?

June 3, 2020 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

Property owners refinance their homes and commercial properties all the time. As your credit improves and you have built more equity into the property, it may make fiscal sense to refinance when int ...

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5 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit

5 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit

April 15, 2020 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

For homeowners across the globe, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have become a handy way of tapping into the value of their homes. However, when borrowing money against your home, it is always a ...

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What should you consider when refinancing your mortgage in Toronto & GTA?

What should you consider when refinancing your mortgage in Toronto & GTA?

April 1, 2020 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

Mortgage rates are at a historic low. If you're thinking about refinancing your mortgage, you could possibly save significant amounts of money over the years. Especially in the first years of owning y ...

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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early in Toronto, ON?

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early in Toronto, ON?

February 18, 2020 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

It's a dream to be able to pay off your mortgage early, but is there a downside?  While it sounds like a great idea, there are some factors to consider before doing so.  This article will ex ...

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage in Toronto, Ont?

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage in Toronto, Ont?

January 8, 2020 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

There is a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether ref ...

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Easy Ways to Repay Your Home Loan Early and Free Up Cash for Family Adventures

Easy Ways to Repay Your Home Loan Early and Free Up Cash for Family Adventures

November 20, 2019 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

Most home buyers take out a mortgage to help finance buying a home. As a result, many homeowners are faced with a monthly mortgage payment during the time they are raising their children or sending th ...

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Why You Need an Emergency Fund  - And How to Get One

Why You Need an Emergency Fund - And How to Get One

September 19, 2019 | Posted by: Chris Pappas

Building an emergency fund is something most people know they should do but few actually get around to doing. A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of Americans did not have an emergency fund, a ...

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