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Can a first-time home buyer have a mortgage co-signer?
September 17, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
Can New Home Buyers in Canada Use a Mortgage Co-Signer? Struggling to secure a mortgage or need a financial boost? Consider bringing in a co-signer. Dive deeper into this and other home-buying tact ...
read moreBank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening
September 6, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. Infl ...
read moreTop Reasons To Refinance Your Home And Reasons Why You Maybe Should Not.
August 23, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
Refinancing a mortgage means replacing your existing loan with a new one, either with your current lender or a different one. Canadians often consider refinancing for various reasons, such as ...
read moreHome Valuation and Appraisals: Unveiling the Mechanics, Influencing Factors, and Value-Boosting Tips
August 9, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
Home Valuation and Appraisals: Unveiling the Mechanics, Influencing Factors, and Value-Boosting Tips The process of buying, selling, or refinancing a home involves a critical component that can gre ...
read moreNavigating High-Interest Rates and Inflation: Your Path to Mortgage Resilience
August 5, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
Introduction As your trusted mortgage broker, I understand that the current economic backdrop in Canada is presenting challenges for many homeowners. With interest rates on the rise and inflation p ...
read moreUnderstanding Credit Scores and Maximizing Mortgage Opportunities in Canada
July 27, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
Introduction In Canada, your credit score plays a crucial role in your financial life, especially when it comes to major transactions like securing a mortgage. A credit score is a numerical r ...
read moreBank of Canada raises policy rate 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening
July 12, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. G ...
read moreHome Selling Season is Around the Corner: Tips to Get Ready
June 20, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
Home selling season is rapidly approaching. In most cases, spring is the top time to sell a home. One reason spring is the top-selling season is that home buyers align their moving schedule with their ...
read moreShould You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
June 6, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
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 ...
read moreReal Estate 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
May 30, 2023 | Posted by: Jatinderbir Singh Bajwa
Buying a home is always a big decision, but when you're a first-time buyer it's even more important to get it right. Without home-buying experience to draw on, it's easy to make mistakes you could reg ...
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