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When it comes to affordable housing there is only one questin that comes to mind. Where in Ontario can you currently get the most bang for your buck? As the Ontario real estate market bounces back from the coronavirus pandemic, many homebuyers may think they may have missed out on the brief opportunity at the […]
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For the first time in three years, the Bank of Canada, on Friday lowered the qualifying rate from 5.34 percent to 5.19 percent. A typical mortgage application is tested against this five-year benchmark rate or the qualifying rate plus two percent, depending on which one is greater. This slight decrease could make a big difference for many […]
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You may not fit in the neat boxes at the bank. At Mortgage With Mike we don’t have boxes, we have solutions! Self-employment is becoming more and more popular amongst Canadians, who account for 15% of the population according to Statistics Canada. We have an entrepreneurial spirit and are very hard working. The problem is […]
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How are GDS and TDS calculated? You may use a mortgage calculator to determine your qualification when applying for a mortgage, it will give you have an idea of where your GDS/TDS mortgage debt ratios line up. But when applying for a mortgage first step, lenders will use the “Five C” rule when analyzing someone’s […]
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