The latest from the team at Patching Mortgage

Power move for rental property financing
Are you looking to purchase rental properties? Historically, the minimum down payment was 20% and most often, it came from the buyer’s own resources, and could not be gifted. If

Canadians fearing the worst. Will we be like the US?
I’ve had many clients ask me, “how long will these low rates last, and will the banks substantially increase the rate, causing everyone to default,

Budgeting Towards Homeownership
Making the switch from renter to homeowner is one of those big decisions you make in your lifetime. It can be a stressful time if you don’t a build a budget plan or start saving prior to the

Top 10 Questions to speak with your Home Inspector about
Just recently I’ve had a couple clients go through the home inspection process, only to find out that the home that they were trying to

Start the car!!! Start the car!!!
Start the Car!!! Start the car!!! Haha, gets me every time. Well, as I’m sure many of you’re aware, Vancouver is one hell of an

MPP, is it for me?
So what is mortgage insurance? Mortgage insurance is a monthly payment that’s designed to pay off your mortgage if, god forbid, you get injured and

Let’s prepare you for a mortgage
Whether your purchasing your first home, or refinancing your existing mortgage there will be certain document that you will need to collect

Watch out for Collateral charges
Lets say that your mortgage is coming up for renewal. You speak with a mortgage professional and find out that you can secure a lower rate than

For first-time home buyers eyes only
First-Time Home Buyers (FTHB) Tax Credit The costs associated with purchasing a home, such as legal fees, disbursements and land transfer taxes, can be a

Buying a Condo? Here’s your guide to success
Condo 101 So lets start this article by defining what a condo is. A condo refers to a form of legal ownership, as opposed to a

5 key steps to buying a home
I’d like to provide you with what I believe will be very helpful for anyone planning on purchasing a home. Here is a Step

Top 5 Mortgage Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Being a Mortgage Broker has taught me many things, and one of the most important lessons I’ve discovered is that there’s always something new to