Invis Mortgage-Mobile Mortgages 2 U Elaine Duke
box 1712 V9P 2G5 Parksville, BC, Canada

It's a good first step to find out how much you qualify for before you start house-hunting, but a mortgage pre-approval does not necessarily mean you'll get a mortgage. Get in touch - I'll take you through all the steps

The Bank of Canada announced today that it is maintaining the benchmark rate, noting that first-quarter growth was better than anticipated, although the rise of more transmissible variants of COVID-19 and new lockdowns are concerning. As vaccines roll out, consumption is expected to rebound sharply. The Bank will monitor the risks associated with our hot housing market, which is being driven by low rates, limited supply, and the desire for more living space. With rates still extremely low, it's a great time to get in touch for a review of your mortgage strategy. It's important to get advice and a professional assessment of your situation if you want to switch your mortgage for a lower rate, need a new mortgage, are renewing, or looking to refinance for debt consolidation, renovations, or other large expenditures.

If you are thinking purchase or refinance (i.e. to get a lower rate or for debt consolidation), get in touch as soon as possible to discuss your situation. Why? Uninsured mortgages (i.e. when have more than 20% equity) approved before June 1 are not subject to the new tougher stress test announced by OSFI last week, which means qualifying may be easier. This applies to purchases that close after June 1 with a signed purchase and sale agreement.

There has been a flurry of refinance activity over the last year given our rock-bottom interest rates, providing homeowners with access to today’s low rates and the most cost-effective way to get needed funds. Refinancing means getting out of your current mortgage and replacing it with a new one. A minimum of 20% home equity is required to complete a refinance. Since breaking your current mortgage comes with a fee, I can complete a personalized cost/benefit analysis so you ...can determine whether refinancing makes sense. With fixed rates edging up, there may not be any benefit to waiting to see if you can get a better deal later.