Mortgages by Carolann Young

Carolann Young || August 31, 2020

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is in the news again

Evan Siddall, CEO of CMHC, recently released a letter to CMHC-approved Lenders that said, in part, "There is a dark economic underbelly to this business that I want to expose”. He may be...

Carolann Young || August 21, 2020

Planning to Buy a Home? You’re Not Alone

Despite the havoc COVID-19 has wrought upon the economy, the dream of homeownership remains unmoved. In fact, more Canadians are now interested in purchasing a home compared to before the...

Carolann Young || August 05, 2020

How to qualify for a mortgage in an uncertain market

With COVID-19 challenges that include layoffs and deferred mortgage payments, getting a mortgage may be a bit tougher for some, whether it’s for a first home, or refinancing to consolidate debt, or...

Carolann Young || July 29, 2020

Will Home Ownership be a Pipedream for Gen Z?

There may be no better feeling than closing on your first home. Over the last 10 years, first time homebuyers have seen the market change dramatically, whether it’s mortgage rule changes that impact...