The latest from the team at Patching Mortgage
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
Variable vs Fixed, 2015 edition
As the overnight rate drops .25%, likely due to the decline in oil prices, all mortgage holders and people looking to get into the market
Bank of Canada lowers rate!!
Good Morning, The Bank of Canada lowered their key rate by 0.25% this morning. Good news for variable rate mortgage holders. For the full press
BC Homeowners update 2015
As many homeowners start to recieve their latest home assesments in the mail, many may notice a rapid growth in the value of thier homes.
Variable Rate Mortgage update – December 2014
The Bank of Canada left rates unchanged this morning, so no impact on the variable rates. The following is a link to the full press
Have You Considered Opting for a 50/50 Mortgage?
Hybrid mortgages – also known as 50/50 mortgage products – include an equal mix of fixed-rate and variable-rate components within your single mortgage. This means