Mortgage Minute August 2019

Julie Brenneman - Mortgage Broker

The Mortgage Centre

julie@hometowngroup.ca
519-539-6153
http://www.lowermyratenow.ca/

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The ins and outs of mortgage pre-approvals and how to polish up your credit score

 

Murtaza Haider and Stephen Moranis of the Haider-Moranis Bulletin explain the procedure of getting a mortgage approval and why it is so important

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Canada’s mortgage stress tests just got a little easier

 

The interest rate used in Canada’s mortgage stress tests has fallen for the first time since 2016, making it slightly easier to become a homeowner.

The mortgage qualifying rate dropped to 5.19 per cent from 5.34 per cent, where it had been locked since May of 2018, according to new figures from the Bank of Canada. The rate is derived from the most frequently occurring five-year, fixed posted rates at Canada’s Big Six banks. (Market rates are much lower, and some discount lenders offer five-year fixed rates as low as 2.47 per cent.)

The qualifying rate had increased several times during 2017 and 2018 as the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate, and as bond yields headed higher.

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Our New Stratford Office!

 

Our new Stratford office is officially up and running and we couldn't be more excited!

Special thank you to all those who came out to support our new location at our open house. This would not have been possible without the support and dedication of not only our Mortgage Centre team, but our loyal clients and partners as well!

We want to thank you all for everything you have done, helping us get to where we are now, and for the love and support we continue to recieve on a daily basis!

So, come on down and check out our new office, or, visit our new Facebook page for the Stratford office to stay up to date on all info and events; including our upcoming Trivia Night!!



To-Dos: Your August Home Checklist

 

With the transition from summer travels to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues), August can feel like a sudden downshift from the fun of vacation. Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, cleaning up the beach toys and preparing the house for a busy fall. Pick from these 13 to-dos to create your perfect August plan.

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25 DIY Projects to Tackle Before Summer Ends

 

Now's the time to wrap up these home improvement projects before the weather turns.

You've still got a few weeks left to tackle those last-minute DIY projects you've been meaning to get to all summer. Make these last few moments count!

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