09/03/2021
https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2021/09/latest-in-mortgage-news-canadians-say-low-interest-rates-to-blame-for-high-home-prices/
Latest in Mortgage News: Canadians Say Low Interest Rates to Blame for High Home Prices - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
More than three-quarters of Canadians (77%) believe home prices in suburban and rural areas have risen to unsustainable levels, and most feel that ultra-low interest rates are to blame. A full 8 out of 10 people say low borrowing costs are to blame for the recent run-up in home prices, according to....
08/25/2021
Are you exposed to increase in interest rates?
What Does High Inflation Mean for Mortgage Rates? - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Canada's inflation rate came in above expectations last week, rising to its highest level in more than a decade.
05/08/2021
https://www.thebalance.com/basics-of-loan-preapproval-315587
Why You Should Get Preapproved Before You Start Shopping for a Home
Preapproval tells you how much you can borrow and what the costs will be. The process is like applying for a loan, but not yet taking the money.
01/22/2021
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/bank-of-canada-governor-isn-t-worried-about-a-housing-bubble-1.1551734
Bank of Canada governor isn’t worried about a housing bubble - BNN Bloomberg
Canada’s top central banker isn’t worried about the country’s hot housing market, saying low interest rates and demand for space rather than speculation are behind the price gains.
01/02/2021
https://www.razarashid.ca/new/Making-Your-Finances-Work
Making Your Finances Work For YOU in 2021
After the whirlwind year of 2020, making your finances work for you is already top of mind for Canadians. Why not roll that into a brand-new resolution moving forward into 2021? Here are some ideas to make your finances work for YOU in the New Year.
12/14/2020
https://www.razarashid.ca/news/before-house-hunting
What to Know BEFORE You Start House-Hunting
As exciting as it is to start your journey towards home ownership (or even up- and down-sizing), there are a few things you should consider first.
12/07/2020
https://www.razarashid.ca/news/canadas-first-time-homebuyer-incentive-program
Canada's First Time Homebuyer Incentive Program
The new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive allows eligible first-time homebuyers, who have the minimum downpayment for an insured mortgage, to apply to finance a portion of their home purchase through a form of shared equity mortgage with the Government of Canada.
12/01/2020
https://www.razarashid.ca/news/What-Your-Banker-Wont-Tell-You
What Your Banker Won't Tell You!
Did you know the biggest difference between getting your mortgage from a bank vs. a mortgage broker is that the bank only has access to their products, while I, your mortgage broker, have access to hundreds of different lending institutions and mortgage products to fit your unique needs?