Andrew Walters - Ottawa Mortgage Agent

01/12/2019

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09/06/2018

As a first time home buyer, there’s a lot to think about. Outlined below are some Do’s and Don’t to consider during the process.

It will be the biggest purchase of your life. Here are some important tips to make the first-time homebuying process as painless as possible.

06/11/2018

Love getting this feedback from clients! Did I mention I approved her with that same financial institution afterwards with a minimum down payment?

Thanks Andrew, you have been great!

If I had taken the counselling of my bank guy I met back in February to see if I could afford a home and if they would approve me, I would not have purchased anything. Simply put after he looked at my income and credit check he told me I absolutely had to put 20% down. When I went into the bank to get the draft for the lawyer they asked why I had not used the gentleman they had set me up with back in February. I was kind and told them the realtor had set me up with a mortgage broker and as a first time home buyer, I just found it easier. In reality, I felt like saying because your bank rep made home ownership seem unattainable!

06/01/2018

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05/20/2018

I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend

05/15/2018

Given the ever changing market place, it is important to have an expert on your side! In this article Vice President Joe Pinheiro outlines why this is especially important for first-time home buyers.

In today’s market, using a trusted mortgage broker is more important than ever. Mortgage Alliance tells you why.

05/10/2018

The qualifying rate for the stress test is set to increase from 5.14% to 5.34% making it slightly harder to qualify for a mortgage. Make sure to check if these changes affect your pre-approval.

The bar is now higher for homebuyers to qualify for mortgages in Canada after the central bank raised a key metric used in stress tests that determine borrowers' eligibility.

05/07/2018

On CTV’s Ask the Expert we discussed how Ottawa’s housing market is one of the hottest in Canada right now! Due to the competitive nature of the market between buyers, we are seeing a lot of people go in firm without conditions in their offers. Be aware of the risks, and make sure you have been fully pre approved and know the risks of having an offer with no conditions.

Ask the Experts with Platinum Mortgages.