Latest News Trish Pigott 11 Dec
Things are getting easier for First Time Home Buyers (FTHB) to qualify and have more flexibility with payments when getting into the market. Effective Dec. 15, 2024, FTHB can now purchase a home up to $1.5M with an insured mortgage. This was previously capped at $1M and as home values in the Vancouver market have […]
Read MoreLatest News Trish Pigott 11 Dec
Good news this morning for our Variable Rate Mortgage holders and anyone with a loan attached to the Prime rate. Today it was cut by .50% effective tomorrow which in turn will lower mortgage and loan payments. For those with static payments, such as mortgages with TD, RBC and others, you will now be paying […]
Read MoreGeneral Trish Pigott 25 Nov
Did you know about these valuable opportunities for buyers of New Construction property with an Insured Mortgage? Energy Efficiency Refund: A Hidden Benefit Clients securing an insured mortgage for a new build with energy-efficient certification are eligible for a 25% refund on the default insurance premium. In British Columbia: Most new builds must meet BC […]
Read MoreLatest News Trish Pigott 23 Oct
As expected, the Bank of Canada cut the overnight target rate by .50%. The largest cut we have seen since the pandemic and well deserved for our Variable Rate Mortgage holders (including me) who have continued to ride out the past two years. Inflation and all economic data supported this rate cut. DLC’s own economist, […]
Read MoreLatest News Trish Pigott 25 Sep
Canada’s Bank Regulator Kills the Stress Test for Straight Switch Mortgages Shout out to Robert McLister Sep 25, 2024 5:49 PM ET for the details around today’s Breaking Mortgage News In a significant win for consumers, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has kicked the stress test to the curb for straight […]
Read MoreMortgage Tips Trish Pigott 25 Sep
Paying off your mortgage faster in Canada can save you a significant amount in interest and help you become debt-free sooner. Here are the top 5 tips to achieve that: 1. Make Biweekly Payments Instead of making one monthly payment, switch to biweekly payments. This results in 26 half-payments, which equals 13 full […]
Read MoreGeneral Trish Pigott 4 Sep
Excellent news as we wrap up summer, the Bank of Canada (BoC) has cut rates again this morning by another .25%. This change affects Variable Rate Mortgage holders and anyone with loans attached to the banks Prime Rate. Lots of news today. Both in Canada and the US. Both the 5-year Gov’t of Canada bond […]
Read MoreGeneral Trish Pigott 24 Jul
Today the Bank of Canada lowered it’s Overnight Target rate to 4.50% offering a little bit more relief to Canadian consumers suffering under the weight of high mortgage rates and other borrowing costs. This puts us back to what the rate was in June 2023. Here’s a few quick highlights I have summarized from a variety of […]
Read MoreGeneral Trish Pigott 5 Jul
Financial Tips for Recent Graduates: Managing Money After School Ends Whether you are a post secondary graduate or a high school graduate, it’s never too early to gain financial knowledge to build a bright future. As a graduate, you’ve endured years of hard work, late-night study sessions, and perhaps a few too many instant noodles. […]
Read MoreGeneral Trish Pigott 12 Jun
Canadians are leaving money on the table by not negotiating their mortgage renewal rates. Why? Most likely because they do not have a professional representing them. In the face of higher costs more Canadians are changing their grocery shopping habits, hunting for bargains, and switching to lower-cost brands — yet many are leaving money on the table when it […]
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