by Tribe Financial | Jun 15, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Housing market trends are constantly changing. Factors such as the economy, house prices, inflation and interest rates all play a role in market fluctuations. Just as important, however, is the role of the individual buyer and, today, one of the most influential and...
by Tribe Financial | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
There are numerous costs associated with buying a home. While the most common expenses that come to mind include down payment, moving and real estate commissions, there are also additional fees you must pay when the deal closes, known as closing costs. The term...
by Tribe Financial | May 25, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Establishing and maintaining a strong credit score is vital when you’re looking to buy a home or renew/refinance your current mortgage. If you haven’t already done so, it’s important to start building your credit history, which is used by lenders to asses your...
by Tribe Financial | May 17, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
Every six weeks, the Bank of Canada (BoC) meets to decide which direction, if any, interest rates should take. The state of the economy, inflation, household debt and commodity prices are just some of the factors that play a role in this decision. In order to...
by Tribe Financial | May 10, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re in the market to buy a home, chances are you’ve already done some preliminary research and discovered there are many different types of lender options – each offering their own unique perks. Historically, securing a mortgage in Canada meant borrowing...
