My Sit Down with Pierre Poilievre, MP for Nepean
Monday morning I had the opportunity to sit with Pierre Poilievre our MP for Nepean- Carleton and discuss mortgages.
2017 Mortgage Rules Changes Explained
In the fall of 2016, new rules were announced by the Federal Government with respect to home mortgages. The Government implemented these changes in response to the growing concerns about rising home prices in markets like Toronto and Vancouver, with the hope that instituting such rules would help calm hot markets such as these across…
Jacquie Wins Making a Difference Community Service Award
Mortgage Professionals Canada, in sponsorship with Genworth Canada, has recognized Jacquie Bushell by awarding her with the Making a Difference Community Service Award for 2016. Jacquie is actively involved in a number of charitable organizations such as Bruce House, The Red Cross, The Children Aid Foundation, and the Youville Centre. Her annual Giving Tree event, which takes place…
When it’s time to rebuild: Using your mortgage to recover financially
Your mortgage is probably the largest debt you’ll ever take on. Signing a binding contract that instantly puts you hundreds of thousands of dollars into debt can be a daunting notion, even for those who aren’t first-time homebuyers. But taking on that debt is the only way most of us can buy a home, get…