by Tribe Financial | Jul 2, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’ve missed mortgage payments or you’re anticipating difficulties moving forward, you should always deal with this as early as possible. Periods of financial difficulty are not uncommon and there are several options available to avoid an ultimate foreclosure. ...
by Tribe Financial | Jun 11, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Every time your mortgage renewal date is approaching – every five years, on average, depending on your specific term – it’s important to get your mortgage agent negotiating on your behalf. You should start the process 3-4 months in advance to give ample time to get...
by Tribe Financial | May 28, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
A recent Equifax survey of Canadian consumers shows 40% feel that mortgage fraud is a growing problem. Even more unsettling is that 9% admit to not having been entirely truthful on their loan applications, and a similar number believe it’s acceptable to falsely report...
by Tribe Financial | May 14, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
Since the global pandemic reached our shores, the Bank of Canada cut its overnight target interest rate in a number of unscheduled announcements, finally settling on the record low 0.25%. Understandably, these reductions were implemented in an effort to help offset...
by Tribe Financial | May 7, 2021 | Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
The federal government introduced a number of relief measures last year in an effort to assist individuals facing significant financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the opportunity for Canadian lenders to allow customers to defer their mortgage and...
by Tribe Financial | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
When buying a home, mortgage financing requirements are subject to lender approval, which is based on certain conditions including an appraisal of the property. The appraisal is conducted by a licensed, professional real estate appraiser who provides an evaluation of...