July 2013  |  Edition #46
Mortgage Loan Minute 60 seconds to informed home ownership
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New Immigrant to Canada?
Debt-Servicing Ratios Raise Eyebrows
XPANSE for Separation or Divorce
Tracy's Q and Eh?

  Current interest rates: 

  Prime Rate         ................ 3.00
  Qualifying Rate   ................ 5.14
  6 month             ................  3.95
  1 year               ................  2.70
  2 year               ................  2.69
  3 year fixed       ................  2.84
  4 year               ................  2.99 
  5 year fixed       ................  3.39
  7 year fixed       ................  3.59
  10 year fixed     ................  3.69
  Variable rate      ................  2.60
  (Prime - .40%)


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Debt-servicing changes raise eyebrows with mortgage brokers! 

Does this make sense to you? Two nationally recognized lenders recently changed how they calculate debt servicing ratios in relation to unsecured lines of credit. The result? While it becomes more difficult to apply for mortgage financing, it's easy to obtain unsecured debt. This change will also have an enormous impact on anyone who has a secured or unsecured line of credit ... even if the balance is zero! We kid you not! Read the article... 

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Tracy's Q and Eh?


Q:  How can I reduce my mortgage costs?
Eh:
  Here are 5 ways:

1. Most mortgages offer pre-payment privileges that let you pay an extra 10 to 25 per cent, per payment or per year. Those payments go directly to the principal and can take years off your mortgage, but few people take advantage of it.

2. Changing from monthly payments to accelerated bi-weekly payments will pay off your mortgage sooner - with significant savings in interest.

3. If your mortgage is up for renewal and you're paying rates from five years ago, get the current lower rate, but don't rush to reduce your payment.

4. Shop around at renewal time. If your current mortgage financing is through a bank, pay attention to how they don't offer a competitive rate until you present it to them via other lender. Is that really fair? 

5. Consult with an Accredited Mortgage Professional like Tracy Irwin and get her knowledge and experience working for you to open doors! 

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