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Rule Change Alert: Increase to the Insured Mortgage Price Cap
Insured Mortgages are currently capped with a maximum purchase price of $1,000,000. What this means is that you cannot purchase a house...
Shawn Mooney
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Rule Change Alert: Extended Amortization Periods for New Builds
Effective December 15th, 2024, amortizations on insured mortgages will increase from 25 years to 30 years. Previously it was implemented...
Shawn Mooney
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Deciphering Mortgage Rates: Fixed vs. Variable Interest Explained
Did you know that the Bank of Canada’s Rate announcements don’t have any impact on the fixed rates at all? I get several inquiries a day...
Shawn Mooney
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Mortgage Rates are Complicated: Different Types and What they Mean to You
A short read to explain the different mortgage rate types and how they can impact the type of rate you get.
Shawn Mooney
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Handy Renovation Tips
Check out these Handy Home Renovation Tips and the Impact they could have on your homes Value!! 1. Make a Plan Make a list of all the...
Shawn Mooney
Mar 15, 20232 min read


BREAKING NEWS: BOC Leaves Overnight Lending Rate Unchanged
BREAKING NEWS: For the first time in a year, the Bank of Canada has left its overnight target rate unchanged, keeping it at 4.50%. This...
Shawn Mooney
Mar 8, 20231 min read


Tax Season has officially kicked off!
The Do’s and Don’ts of Filing your upcoming taxes you should know! Now that we are in to the 2022 Tax Season, it is a really good time to...
Shawn Mooney
Feb 27, 20232 min read


Bank of Canada Increases Rate Today
Bank of Canada Announced Another Rate Increase Today Is this the beginning of the end of the Bank of Canada’s rate hikes? Today the Bank...
Shawn Mooney
Jan 25, 20231 min read


Get off to a Great Start by going Debt-Free!
You Can Get Out of Your Debt-Cycle by Using Your Home Equity Credit Card debt, lines of credit, loan payments and interest payments could...
Shawn Mooney
Jan 18, 20231 min read


Have you Taken a Look at your Financial Picture Lately? 🏘️💵
These days it is more important than ever to take a good look at your overall financial picture. An annual review of your Mortgage can...
Shawn Mooney
Sep 21, 20222 min read


Bank of Canada Increases Overnight Lending Rate
INTEREST RATES CONTINUE TO SOAR Today the Bank of Canada decided yet again to increase the overnight lending rate. Prime rate with the...
Shawn Mooney
Sep 7, 20221 min read


Buying & Selling, What you Need to Know
Good day, If you are considering purchasing and selling in today’s market there are a few factors that I would suggest you take in to...
Shawn Mooney
Jun 6, 20223 min read


Should I Turn My Home into a Rental Property
Good day!! These days a lot of people are seeking options to purchase a 2nd property to move into but would prefer not to give up their...
Shawn Mooney
May 19, 20221 min read


Are You Swimming in Debt?
Are You Swimming in Debt? Good day, After a long couple of years, a lot of us have found ourselves with a little more debt than we would...
Shawn Mooney
May 11, 20221 min read


Credit Tips for Home Ownership
CREDIT TIPS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP Good day!!! I love what I do. One of the most rewarding parts of what I do, is when I have a client who is...
Shawn Mooney
May 5, 20223 min read


Costly Reno's or Upgrades Solved Here
Costly Reno’s or Upgrades Solved Here Good day!!! Is your house outdated? Is it in need of costly repairs? Or is there something you...
Shawn Mooney
Apr 5, 20222 min read


Fixed Rates Continue to Rise, Lock in Now!
Fixed Rates Continue to Rise Not only has the Bank of Canada recently increased the overnight lending rates, but fixed rates have been...
Shawn Mooney
Mar 21, 20222 min read


5 Reason Why My Mortgage Health Check is Crucial
An annual review of your mortgage is really important as your needs and life circumstances may have changed. As your “Mortgage Broker for...
Shawn Mooney
Mar 14, 20222 min read


Bank of Canada Increases Overnight Lending Rate
#Variable #Rate #mortgage #alberta #prime Bank of Canada Increases Overnight Lending Rate As expected the Bank of Canada increased...
Shawn Mooney
Mar 3, 20222 min read


Variable Rate Mortgage? You Might be Overpaying!
#Variable #Rate #Mortgage? You Might be Overpaying! Did you know a lot of variable rate mortgage holders are paying way too much?...
Shawn Mooney
Feb 22, 20221 min read
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