Josephine Picco Mortgage Broker
#208-1571 Bellevue Ave V7T 1A6 West Vancouver, BC, Canada

Even though it is Tip 6, credit is such an important part of a Pre-Approval. I always recommend that you do a credit check 6 months prior to house shopping for the reasons mentioned in Article. If you are shopping for a new home, please reach out to me and I can run you through my Pre-Approval process! Learn more by reading my new blog post: https://www.clearhome.ca/links/?b=JosephinePicco&l=965

Take the first step and let us help you get pre-approved, you may even be surprised at how much you can afford! Here are 6 helpful reasons why calling me early is the best way to prepare to buy your new home. Learn more by reading my new blog post: https://www.clearhome.ca/links/?b=JosephinePicco&l=965

Canadians now owe a record $1.8 trillion in debt according to a recent report from Equifax. These debt levels have international watchdogs concerned and frankly so are we. Here are our top tips to protect yourself from debt and keep your family financially afloat. Learn more by reading my new blog post: https://www.clearhome.ca/links/?b=JosephinePicco&l=830

BC Home Partnership Program is coming to an end. Applications for this program will be accepted until March 31, 2018. https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assis/bc-home-partnership

Bank of Canada has increased the overnight rate to 1 1/4 percent. If you have any questions on how this may impact you and your mortgage payments, contact me at: [email protected] https://www.bankofcanada.ca//01/fad-press-release-2018-01/

Tougher rules for uninsured mortgages in effect January 1st 2018. http://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca//osfi/med/Pages/B20_dft_nr.aspx

https://www.google.ca//bo/article35577484/%3Fservice%3Damp

When buying real estate in Canada from a non resident... https://www.linkedin.com//600000-mistake-made-purchasing-f

http://vancouversun.com//b-c-expands-foreign-buyer-tax-exe

CMHC increased their mortgage loan insurance premiums effective today, March 17, 2017. https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca//nero/nere/2017/2017-01-17-083

https://www.theguardian.com//us-federal-reserve-raises-int