How Much Can I afford?

Mortgage Tips Mohamed Mahmoud 29 Mar

Budget should always come first before you qualify or are approved! My Mortgage Toolbox app can help you determine how much you can afford! This handy calculator can help to determine your total cost of owning a home, the minimum down payment you would need, the maximum loan you can borrow, an estimation of closing […]

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2022 Second Bank Of Canada Rate Announcement – Mar 2, 2022

Market Trends Mohamed Mahmoud 2 Mar

The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 0.5% from 0.25%. This means for those of you with Variable rate Mortgages, rates would increase by 0.25% This translates to an approximate monthly increase of $13 per $100,000 Mortgage balance. So if you have a Mortgage balance of $500,000, this would […]

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Mortgage Tips Mohamed Mahmoud 1 Mar

Ask yourself these four questions to determine if you are ready to own a home: 1) Are you financially stable? 2) Do you have the financial management skills and discipline to handle this scale of purchase? 3) Are you aware of all costs and responsibilities as a home owner? 4) Are you ready to devote […]

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What is title insurance, and do I need it?

FAQs Mohamed Mahmoud 25 Feb

When you purchase a property, whether a single family home, condo or cottage, you buy the title. The registration of that title confirms that you’re the rightful owner. Most transactions include a lender’s title insurance policy which protects the loan and helps the deal close faster, but only an owner’s policy will offer you protection […]

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