If you’re getting into mortgage brokerage, do it for the right reasons
Movies and television may leave some with the impression that getting into real estate is a quick and easy way […]
The Real Estate Show: Conservative MP Tom Kmiec denounces mortgage “gimmicks”
This year’s federal budget had some big-ticket items for real estate and, most importantly, some incentives for first-time homebuyers. But […]
Terry Kilakos: The predatory lending surge is here
As we’ve been reporting for months on our North East blog and on CJAD 800 Montreal’s Real Estate Show , […]
Changes to real estate regulation is good for consumers
Big changes are coming to the real estate industry next year. On May 1, 2020, real estate brokers will no […]
Mortgage fraud happens. Here’s how to avoid it.
Mortgage fraud is something that can land you in a heap of trouble, both legal and financial. Getting hooked in […]
Terry Kilakos: CMHC changes will harm, not help, the real estate market
A new program the federal government has announced to subsidize first-time homebuyers isn’t likely to help the market but more […]
Stress test leading to alternative lending
A new report by CIBC suggests the mortgage stress test is leading more people to look to the alternative lending […]
How to improve your credit score
When applying for any sort of loan, one of the most important metrics a lender is going to look at […]
Spring is here, make sure you’re covered by flood insurance
The sun is coming out, and the snow is disappearing. You know what that means: it’s flood season. And because […]
Feds offer new incentives for new home buyers
In this year’s budget, the federal government announced a program for first-time homebuyers that would offer between 5% and 10% […]