Natalie Korchuk Toronto Real Estate

Canadians have heard the many cautions about carrying too much debt and are taking action to insulate themselves from future economic downturns, says an annual report by the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP). Highlights of the report say: * About one-third (32 per cent) of homeowners with mortgages had some ...

Key developments since the August update:Economic growth concerns reached a peak for the year but have since subsided (slightly) The 5-year bond yield (which leads fixed mortgage rates) fell to 18-month lows before rebounding strongly Prime rate rose 25 basis points to 3.00% Fixed mortgage rates hit all-time lows...again Current ...

Most analysts now expect the Bank of Canada to remain on the sidelines until 2nd quarter 2011. On average, major economists now predict a 100 basis point increase in the overnight rate over the next 15 months.  Their outlooks, if accurate, imply a 4.00% prime rate by December 31, 2011. Prime rate is currently 3.00% and the 10-year ...

There's an old saying: "The lowest rate will save you hundreds, but the wrong term can cost you thousands."    Put another way: your mortgage term can have a far greater impact on interest cost than the up-front interest rate. That’s because your term determines the length of time you're ...

Pre-approval can be a very valuable step towards purchasing a home. Many home buyers get pre-qualified for a home loan early on, and then become pre-approved before beginning a serious home search. By completing your mortgage application prior to choosing a home, you can get a pre-approval letter stating how much home you can afford.  Your ...