Mark Ripel, Tekamar Mortgage Broker

05/06/2019

Top Ten Most Valuable Degrees in Canada

Find out the post-grad earning potential for the top Canadian university degrees.

05/03/2019

We need to increase Indigenous youth training if we want to thrive in a disrupted future, and we have a trailblazer in that space right here in BC. Hats off to the University of Victoria’s work-integrated learning programs, which have helped tailor career development opportunities and reduced funding barriers. You can read about this and other ways Canadian youth can thrive in the skills revolution in Bridging the Gap.

We heard some compelling ideas – big and small – from Canadians about how we can prepare for the future.

05/02/2019

Does Your Estate Plan Cover Your U.S. Property? More from RBC Discover and Learn.

To ensure your U.S. property can be managed and passed on according to your wishes, it's important to have the right estate plans in place.

05/02/2019

We've been helping newcomers to Canada with their banking and financial needs for over 148 years. To make it easier to achieve your home ownership goal, we have tailored solutions to address the unique needs of newcomers to Canada.

Take advantage of banking, credit and investment solutions created specifically for newcomers. You can also enjoy special savings and services from RBC and our partners.

05/01/2019

CMHC has completed the annual review of its mortgage loan insurance premiums for homeowner transactional (including 1 – 4 unit owner occupied and 2 – 4 unit small rental properties) and multi-unit, and will not be making any changes. More information here.

CMHC mortgage loan insurance helps Approved Lenders offer insured financing at interest rates comparable to those generally reserved for borrowers with larger down payments. The application premiums are a one-time charge which may be added to the insured loan amount. Factors affecting insurance prem...

04/29/2019

Does this email look (ph)ishy? Check out examples of the latest scam emails - advice from the Canadian Banker's Association.

Phishing scams – or email fraud are as old as e-mail itself. The scams are all attempts to get you to volunteer your personal information to criminals or to install malware on your computer or mobile device. Criminals attempt to fool you by sending email messages that point to fake websites.

04/27/2019

No re-qualification required : If you're renewing an RBC Royal Bank mortgage, you don't have to re-qualify at renewal time. If your mortgage is held by another financial institution, we can make it easy to switch to RBC Royal Bank

Whether you're renewing your RBC Royal Bank mortgage for the first time or the last time, we're here to help you save money with the right mortgage options for your current and future needs.

04/26/2019

A protected mortgage can help preserve the home and lifestyle you build for your family in unforeseen events. Learn about the benefits of HomeProtector Insurance.

Help protect your mortgage and family against life’s what-ifs, choose the security of HomeProtector® Mortgage Insurance for your RBC Royal Bank® mortgage.

04/25/2019

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ per cent

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent.

03/30/2019

No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.