by cmsdudes | Mar 13, 2024 | Blog
The focus of the Bank of Canada is on slaying the inflation dragon. The good news is that the year has started with a marked decline in price pressures. Due to falling energy prices, airline fares and a deceleration in clothing and food, year-over-year inflation in...
by cmsdudes | Mar 13, 2024 | Blog
One of the important factors in home ownership is understanding things like your credit score. Some people don’t pay much attention to this metric until they begin the mortgage discussion! However, you will find that your credit score is one of the most important...
by cmsdudes | Mar 13, 2024 | Blog
Did you know? March is Fraud Awareness Month. Protecting yourself and your mortgage from fraud is crucial to safeguard your financial well-being. Understanding some of the more common mortgage fraud scams and how to protect yourself can make all the difference! The...
by cmsdudes | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog
In January, the Canadian bond market took quite a beating as interest rates rose roughly 30 basis points from their recent lows. The December housing data revealed a surge in sales, while inflation data showed just how difficult it may be to return to the 2% inflation...
by cmsdudes | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog
Your mortgage amortization period is the number of years it will take you to pay off your mortgage. Depending on your choice of amortization period, it will affect how quickly you become mortgage-free as well as how much interest you pay over the lifetime of your...
