Topic: Mortgages
Rising Canadian Mortgage Balances could see Downward Shift
By: The Super BrokerAmidst falling housing prices, Canadian mortgage balances have risen for nearly a third of Canadian home owners.
Making Pre-Payments Before you Discharge your Mortgage
By: Elias KellendonkThough rules vary from lender to lender, making a hefty pre-payment towards your mortgage before you discharge can yield positive effects.
Does Low Rate Mean Low Quality?
By: Elias KellendonkSome mortgage brokers believe that professionals offering the lowest mortgage rates are sacrificing the value of professional guidance for rock bottom Canadian mortgage rates.
Private Mortgage Insurers Re-Surface in Canada
By: The Super BrokerIn recovery from the mid-2007 crisis faced by mortgage default insurance companies, private mortgage insurance has become popular once again.
What to Look for in a Mortgage Broker
By: The Super BrokerWith a growing number of brokers entering the Canadian mortgage market, how do you find the one that will work best for you?
HSBC Closes Doors to Mortgage Brokers
By: The Super BrokerHSBC mortgage products were often attributed lengthy turnaround times, and only put forward occasional rate promotions.
Canadians Increasingly Looking to Hybrid Mortgage Products
By: The Super BrokerHybrid mortgages grant homeowners the best of both mortgage rate worlds and manage risk.
Mortgage Insurance is Not Just for High Ratio Loans
By: The Super BrokerMortgage insurance protects the lender in the event the mortgagor defaults on their mortgage payments.
Record Number of Calgary Mortgage Originations
By: Daryl MaksymecCanEquity sees a record number of mortgages for Calgary in February of 2009.