The Mortgage Minute - October 2022 Edition

Penny Wrightly - Mortgage Broker

Mortgage Architects #12728

penny@hometowngroup.ca
705-734-6804
http://www.wealthbypenny.com

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New Announcement from Penny Wrightly

 

For over 20 years, I have helped clients, just like you, realize the dream of home ownership and wealth building through real estate. 

During this time, I have invested considerably, to make sure that my clients have the best advice and service to meet their needs and help bring even more prosperity their way.

This is why I am excited to share that I have aligned with an initiative that complements building your wealth in real estate and beyond.

This initiative is all about you!

It is about your passion, your goals, your business, your dreams, and about what you want to accomplish in life.  It’s about building your entire life portfolio, including your real estate….. and then actually achieving it.

Like our client Sherry, who quadrupled her income. Then she went on to flip her first property making over $200,000 in only 60 days!  We helped her build her dream team of investors, contractors, legal team and more to make it all happen! She is now onto the next property…..

Or, like our client Chantal who left her 9-5 job to start her own thriving business with a whole team of staff and now works only 10 hours a week, completely replacing her former salary and spending more time with her son and enjoying her new condo.

What’s your dream?

How do you want to live your life?

If the idea of building wealth, working less, spending more time with loved ones sounds interesting to you, then we should talk.

Let’s have a chat about how we can add more $000’s to your life.

Book a chat here

Your broker and wealth advisor for life,



Looking for a Deal on a Condo? Look No Further.

 

Hi Friends!

Our office has been let in on a special promotion for a new condo development in Kitchener-Waterloo Region!  Duo at Station Park is one of the most exciting projects to hit the region to date.

Our friends and clients get Platinum Incentives Before the Public Launch November 3rd. 

If you’ve considered buying an investment or a pre-constructed condo, this is the one!

Incentives include:

The most extended deposit structure ever seen Platinum Client special pricing (huge exclusive discounts!!)Capped Development Fees& Much more

Estimated Occupancy: Jan 2026Additional Info:

Kitchener Transit Hub around the Corner:

https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/exploring-the-region/transit-hub.aspx

 Google is located across the street.

 This is Phase 3 of 5.

The 5th Phase will have 5 storeys of Commercial Space and it is said that Google is likely interested in this space.

Please contact me for floor plans, pricing, discounts, and all additional details and to arrange your personal viewing with the exclusive agents accessing this promotion. 

Penny Wrightly



Trigger rates and trigger points

“trigger rates” and “trigger points”….something you will be hearing of with more changes in the Bank of Canada rate.

Let’s start with a few definitions:

Variable Rate Mortgage (VRM) – prime changes, rate changes. When interest rates change, typically, your mortgage payment will stay the same.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) 
– prime changes, rate changes. Unlike variable rate, your mortgage payment will change when interest rates change.

Trigger Rate – When interest rates increase to the point that regular principal and interest payments no longer cover the interest charged, interest is deferred, and the principal balance (total cost) can increase until it hits the trigger point.

Trigger Point – When the outstanding principal amount (including any deferred interest) exceeds the original principal amount. The lender will notify the customer and inform them of how much the principal amount exceeds the excess amount (Trigger Point). The client then typically has 30 days to make a lumpsum payment; increase the amount of the principal and interest payment; or convert to a fixed rate term.

NOW, WHICH MORTGAGES WILL BE AFFECTED FIRST?
Quick answer, VRMs from March 2020 to March 2022. (TD, HSBC and a couple others)

During the month of March 2020, the prime rate dropped three times in quick succession from 3.95% to 2.45%, and variable-rate mortgages arranged while prime was 2.45% have the lowest payments. The lower the interest rate was, the lower the trigger rate, and the faster your client may hit this negative amortization.

WHAT TO DO
When this happens, customers are contacted by the lender and generally have three ways they can proceed:

Make a lump-sum payment against the loan amount
Convert with a new loan at a fixed-rate term
Increase their monthly payment amount to pay off their outstanding principal balance within their remaining original amortization period



These 6 Halloween Décor Trends Are Going to Be *Everywhere* This Year

 

If you’re like me, you probably get excited at the first sign of leaves changing, signaling the fall—and more importantly Halloween—is right around the corner. I generally wait until the end of September to start putting up my Halloween décor, but if you want to get a jump on the holiday, who am I to judge?

As you stock up on pumpkins and other Halloween décor essentials, you may want to incorporate a few trendy pieces into your display, too, and there’s no shortage of cute, creepy and downright scary options to choose from this year. From Hocus Pocus-themed displays to terrifying tableware, the following are going to be some of the biggest Halloween décor trends for 2022.

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Greener Home Improvement Loans & Grants

 

Recently I have been approached by a few people, asking me to help them find $100k loans for home improvements. 

There are a few great options from the government and municipality, you don't really need me. 

*Available on primary residence only* 

For Toronto residents: HELP (Home Energy Loan Program)
Up to $125k, interest free & max of 15 year term. 

For non-Toronto residents: Canada Greener Homes Loan

Up to $40k, interest free & max of 10 year term. 

Click on the links, and you will be directed to their official pages for program details, eligibility check and application. 

You're welcome.  



My Analysis of the Bank of Canada Interest Rate Hike

 

The Bank of Canada increased the Overnight Lending rate by .75%.  Banks immediately increased their prime rates by the same amount. 

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) payments are affected.  The mortgage payment will change in lockstep with the interest rate hikes, unlike Variable Rate mortgages where payments do not change.   ARM payments will increase by $39 for every $100K, meaning that a mortgage of $700K will increase by $273/month.

All pre-approved variable mortgage rates will also increase.  You can not lock in a prime rate on a pre-approved mortgage.  The rate goes up and the qualifying rate increases.  Meaning any pre-approved borrower has had their purchasing power decrease by 6-8%.  

The Bank of Canada has hoped for a soft landing for the economy, but their actions and words say that they’re not worried about that.  In their press release they mention the need for further interest rate hikes to calm inflation. 

Since the BoC announcement, Canada's economy shed jobs for the third month in a row in August, losing a net 39,700 jobs, entirely in full-time work, Statistics Canada said on Friday. The jobless rate climbed to 5.4%.

During the announcement, the Bank of Canada referenced a survey that states that short term inflation expectations are still up, despite sharp price reductions in oil and gas, a return to normal prices for wheat, soy and other foods.  Used car prices have also come off their peak.  They reference that natural gas prices have increased as a justification for interest rate hikes.  Russia is a major producer of natural gas, and they have cut off some countries, which will force the price to increase since the supply is cut.  No amount of interest rate hikes will increase natural gas supply.  

Further to their reasoning, the BoC mentions that although gas prices are coming down, other services are still elevated, meaning that inflation will continue to rise.  I think it’s a bit flawed, because many services and products are based on the cost of production, and a big portion of that is the cost of gas and transportation.  We will see softening in the prices as the lower gas prices absorb into those goods and services.  

The way it has been explained to me is that entrenched inflation is much worse overall than a recession.  Inflation is a long-term and prevailing problem.  A recession is not.  

The next Bank of Canada meetings are on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 and Wednesday, December 7, 2022.  Mark them in your calendar and watch this space for predictions and guidance.  Right now the market is predicting another 50 BPS hike in October, and then that will be it for the year.  

What’s your opinion?  Is this when the economy throws on the brakes and causes the Bank of Canada to revert course?  Have they gone too far? 

The ground is moving for many borrowers.  I’m here to help.  Please reach out if you need help with your mortgage financing needs.  



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