by David Lacusta | Oct 28, 2020 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The Bank is maintaining its extraordinary forward guidance, reinforced and supplemented...
by David Lacusta | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog, Covid-19, Economy
There is no doubt that 2020 was one for the books. It will be remembered as a year like no other. COVID-19 has caused significant national economic disruption, to say the least. While we’ve seen government intervention, record unemployment, mortgage payment deferrals,...
by David Lacusta | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Mortgage
With the latest stats claiming that about half of marriages end in divorce and with around three-quarters of Canadians being homeowners, it’s important to know how to handle your mortgage if you decide to separate. Here’s a quick list of things to consider. You need...
by David Lacusta | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog, Covid-19
Although it may feel like the impact of COVID-19 is somewhat lessening in Canada and while many Canadians are returning to work, there is no doubt that this pandemic has significantly impacted our economy. While unemployment peaked over 13% at the onset, it’s...
by David Lacusta | Sep 30, 2020 | Blog, Homeownership
When looking to qualify for a mortgage, typically a lender will want to review four main areas of your mortgage application. Income, credit, downpayment/equity and the property itself. Assuming you have a great job, excellent credit, and sufficient money in the bank...
