Stephanie Blake - Dominion Lending Centres BlueTree Mortgages WEST

07/19/2019

The interest rate used by the federally regulated banks in mortgage stress tests has declined for the first time since 2016, making it a bit easier to get a mortgage. This is particularly important for first-time homeowners who have been struggling to pass the B-20 stress test. The benchmark posted....

12/14/2018

Finally some good news!

Toronto Real Estate News, Canada Mortgage Rates News - The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged last week. While few would have believed it six short weeks ago, our variable mortgage rates are now unlikely to rise any time soon, and our fixed mortgage rates should move lower too.

08/31/2018

Proud to announce that our brokerage was 9th in the country our if 160 brokerages for the month of July! Way to go BlueTree - so glad to be part of this great group!

BlueTree Mortgages WEST was 9th place for both revenue and volume in the month of July! Way to go team!

07/13/2018

Starting the journey to homeownership can be overwhelming and stressful. But with a little planning, you’ll get the home that’s right for you. Here are 10 steps to get you into a new home:

Starting the journey to homeownership can be overwhelming and stressful. But with a little planning, you'll get the home that's right for you.

07/11/2018

The Essential Move In Must-Have List For Your First Place

When you’re moving into your first home or apartment, you’re going to remember to get the big things like a couch or bed. But there are a lot of little things that you might not think of right away. Unless you read this list, of course. So Trulia has put together the [...]

07/06/2018

Lender Calls – Q1 Roundup http://qoo.ly/qknkz

The country's largest broker channel lenders wrapped up another quarterly earnings season, again with a mixed bag of results.

07/04/2018

Ask the Expert: Difference between Deposit and Down Payment? http://qoo.ly/qj764

Mortgage terminology can be confusing, especially for first-time buyers. Jorge and Alisa Aragon explain two similar and related terms

07/01/2018

Happy Canada Day from the team - Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!

06/29/2018

Welcome to the era of flat home prices http://qoo.ly/qfs63

Here's what that could mean for home sellers, homebuyers and homeowners who aren't selling.

06/27/2018

Are Canadian homebuyers overstating their income on mortgage loan applications? A study of CMHC-insured mortgages seems to suggest the answer is yes.

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