The role of appraisers in the modern market: Understanding the intricacies of the appraisals process

The role of appraisers in the modern market: Understanding the intricacies of the appraisals process

Who owns the appraisal? 

Get ready for more Government Mortgage rules changes that will make it even harder to qualify.

Get ready for more Government Mortgage rules changes that will make it even harder to qualify.

Regulator ignores Broker Industry input.

Government measures are cooling off the housing market, Morneau says

Government measures are cooling off the housing market, Morneau says

The finance minister says the real estate price increases seen in Toronto and Vancouver were “unsustainable.”

Breaking: Bank of Canada says next move likely an interest rate hike

Breaking: Bank of Canada says next move likely an interest rate hike

The Bank of Canada offered its strongest signal yet that it’s ready to raise interest rates as the economy gathers steam, in surprise comments that sent the Canadian dollar and bond yields soaring.

Kiah's Best Mortgage Deals

Kiah's Best Mortgage Deals

KIAH'S BEST DEALS

5 year fixed 2.24%

5 year "Kerrisdale" Quick close 2.59% (uninsured)

5 year fixed 2.64% with $1,500 "help with the extras"

5 year variable 1.99%

Bank of Canada Qualifying Rate 4.64%

OAC, some terms and conditions apply, subject to change without notice

There’s more to a mortgage broker’s role than getting a good deal

There’s more to a mortgage broker’s role than getting a good deal

Arguably one of the most underappreciated roles in the home-buying process is that of a mortgage broker. Often prospective home buyers turn to their banks for their mortgage needs. However, an experienced mortgage broker can be the difference between a good mortgage deal and a great mortgage deal that can save thousands of dollars in the long run.

MCAP 79. A New Twist in “A” Mortgages

MCAP 79. A New Twist in “A” Mortgages

The effective rate of the MCAP 79 beats virtually all competing rates above 2.52%.

Kiah's Best Mortgage Deals

Kiah's Best Mortgage Deals

5 year fixed 2.39%

5 year "Kerrisdale" Quick close 2.59% (uninsured)

5 year fixed 2.64% with $1,500 "help with the extras"

5 year variable 1.99%

Bank of Canada Qualifying Rate 4.64%

OAC, some terms and conditions apply, subject to change without notice

A new way to ensure you are dealing with an ethical and reputable mortgage expert.

A new way to ensure you are dealing with an ethical and reputable mortgage expert.

You will not find bank mortgage "brokers" here as they are not true brokers and are not included in the database, they answer to their employers only.

House buyer beware: Landmark B.C. court ruling will shake real-estate industry

House buyer beware: Landmark B.C. court ruling will shake real-estate industry

Realtors, notaries and real estate lawyer you could be on the hook for the capital gains!

Can the recent mortgage rules be reversed?

Can the recent mortgage rules be reversed?


“The rules don’t make any sense,” Mauris said. “The new rules really disadvantage average Canadians who are good payers, who have good credit.

"It’s very bad policy is what it is.”

Gary Mauris DLC