Blog tagged as Mortgage

Down Payment

Down Payment

By Mortgages Foundations

If you're considering taking the big step towards homeownership, it's essential to understand what's involved when it comes to your finances. When purchasing a home, you'll need to make a down payment. This down payment is the initial amount of money you pay towards the total purchase price of the h...

21.06.24 05:17 PM - Comment(s)
First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

By Mortgages Foundations

The First Home Savings Account (or FHSA) is a government program designed to help Canadians save money for purchasing their first home. It's a special type of registered savings account that allows you to deposit money on a tax-free basis, with the added bonus of earning tax-free income on the inves...

20.06.24 04:43 PM - Comment(s)
Understanding APR vs Interest Rate

Understanding APR vs Interest Rate

By Mortgages Foundations

For many homeowners and potential homeowners, one of the first questions that comes up when shopping for a mortgage is "what is the interest rate on my mortgage?". Of course, the interest rate is important; however, even more important is the Annual Percentage Rate, or APR, since this...

13.06.24 05:19 PM - Comment(s)
Appraisals

Appraisals

By Mortgages Foundations

An appraisal plays a crucial role when it comes to securing a mortgage. It provides lenders with an assessment of the value of a property, which helps them determine how much they are willing to lend to a borrower. In simple terms, an appraisal is a professional opinion on the market value of a home...

10.06.24 02:21 PM - Comment(s)
Bank of Canada Rate Cut - Now What

Bank of Canada Rate Cut - Now What

By Mortgages Foundations

As expected by many, the Bank Of Canada announced this morning that it was cutting the policy interest rate by 25 basis points from 5% to 4.75%. Most lenders are expected to follow suit and cut their prime rate by an equal amount, meaning most will now be at 6.95%.  


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05.06.24 08:50 PM - Comment(s)