Étienne Goudreau

A lot has gone on this year in the mortgage market. We have had everything from rate drops to deferrals to restrictions come at us and your personal situation may have changed. As the year comes to an end, if you have not made time for your annual mortgage check-up, now is the time! Send me a message and we can review your situation, free of charge, to ensure you are getting the mortgage that’s right for you.

To best meet your needs, mortgage brokers like myself, have a wide array of products to choose from banks, private sources, independent lenders, etc. If you are in the mortgage market, we should talk. Whether you are looking to explore your options or get a second opinion, the lending options available could save you thousands!

If you are a homeowner and struggling with high-interest debt payments, we should talk. It may make sense for you to refinance and access the equity in your home to pay off your high-interest debt. Your mortgage is typically the lowest interest rate to borrow money. Refinancing to pay off high-interest debt and lumping everything into your mortgage payment could free up extra cash each month by saving you on interest. Send me a message and we can see what's available to you.

Regardless of your financial milestones it is important to know what makes up your score so you can keep it on track. Pay your bills on time, have a good mix of credit accounts, and keep a lower ratio of debt used to credit available. Click below for more details about factors that impact your credit score. https://www.consumer.equifax.ca//what-impacts-credit-sco/

Do you know the difference between using a broker vs the bank? A mortgage broker works for you. We have access to multiple lenders to find the product and rate that meets your needs. A mortgage specialist at the bank works for the bank. They have access to 1 lender and want to sell their product, not necessarily what is best for you. If you are getting ready to buy, renew or refinance your mortgage, send me a message, it might save you thousands in unnecessary interest.

Just a reminder how we are able to conduct business while keeping you and your family safe.

If you are thinking about buying your first home or moving up, now is the time! Bank of Canada Governor, Tiff Macklem made a statement informing Canadians that if you are thinking about making a large purchase you can be confident interest rates will stay low into 2023. Read the full report here: https://www.bankofcanada.ca//10/fad-press-release-2020-10/