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Karen Beckingham One Link Mortgage & Financial

AKA Magician to the Stars! Years of financial experience all available to my clients.

With 26 years of experience in the Financial Service Industry and numerous lenders at her disposal she can make a tremendous difference. In most cases, her service is free of charge and can save hundreds of dollars in interest costs. Canada's largest banks, Trust Companies, Credit Unions and Financial Institutions have teamed up with VERICO One Link to offer rates, products and services that are only available to mortgage professionals.

06/15/2026

🏡 Spring has Winnipeg buyers thinking about moving up. If you already own a home and you're thinking about buying your next one, portability is worth understanding before you do anything else.

Mortgage portability means you can take your existing mortgage — your rate, your term, your remaining balance — and move it to a new property instead of breaking it.

Why does this matter?

If you locked in a rate that's lower than what's available today, porting lets you keep it. Breaking your mortgage to get a new one could cost you a prepayment penalty — and that penalty can be significant on a fixed-rate mortgage, sometimes many thousands of dollars.

A few things to know:

✅ Not all mortgages are portable. It depends on your lender and the terms of your mortgage. Check before you assume.

✅ Portability usually has a time limit. Most lenders require you to close on the new property within 30–120 days of selling the old one. The clock matters.

✅ If your new home costs more: you can often "blend and extend" — port the existing rate on the current balance and take a new rate on the additional amount. The blended rate falls somewhere between the two.

Moving up this spring? Let's look at your options before you list.

204-794-5467 | karenbeckingham.com

06/10/2026

🏡 The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate at 2.25% today. In Winnipeg, that means your mortgage picture looks a lot like it did this morning.

Here's what that actually means for a buyer in this city right now. At $375,000 with 10% down, a five-year fixed is still sitting in a range that makes monthly payments very manageable. A hold isn't a reason to wait. It's a reason to get your pre-approval done while the window is clear.

Variable-rate holders, you're holding steady too. No surprise movements, no recalculations. Just a stable environment to plan from.

If you've been watching the market and wondering when to move, this is a good time to have a straightforward conversation. Not about urgency. About fit.

Call me at 204-794-5467 or visit karenbeckingham.com. 📞

05/29/2026

📬 If a mortgage renewal letter has landed on your kitchen table, here is the most important thing I can tell you: do not just sign it and send it back.

That letter is your lender's opening offer — not their best one. You have every right to shop it, and more often than you would think, there is real room to do better.

Renewal is also the moment to ask bigger questions:

✅ Does your rate type still make sense for where you are in life?
✅ Has your situation changed enough that restructuring would serve you better?
✅ Are there debts that could be rolled in to simplify your payments?

After 25 years, I have helped a lot of Winnipeg homeowners get more out of renewal than they expected — simply by having a conversation before they signed.

If your renewal is coming up this year, let's talk before you commit.

📞 204-794-5467

05/28/2026

🏡 Twenty-five years is a long time to do anything.

In that time I have helped first-time buyers who were convinced they weren't ready. I have worked with families upsizing into their forever home. I have sat with people going through divorces, job changes, and fresh starts — and helped them figure out what was possible.

The mortgage part is actually the easy part. What I really do is help people feel less overwhelmed about one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

If you have a mortgage question — or you're not even sure what question to ask yet — my door is open. That's what I'm here for.

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— Karen B

05/17/2026

Happy Victoria Day weekend from Winnipeg! 🌿

Zoe is already outside and fully convinced this weather was made just for her. She’s not wrong.

Wishing you a wonderful long weekend, however you’re spending it.

— Karen B

05/15/2026

🏠 Mortgages come with a vocabulary. Here are five terms that come up constantly — and what they actually mean.

✅ Amortization — the total length of time to pay off your mortgage. Most buyers choose 25 years, though 30-year amortizations are available in some cases. Longer amortization = lower monthly payment, but more interest paid over time.

✅ Term — the length of your current mortgage contract (commonly 5 years). At the end of each term, you renew. The rate you get at renewal is based on what’s available then — not what you signed originally.

✅ Stress test — when you apply for a mortgage, you qualify at a rate higher than what you’re actually getting. The current test rate is the higher of your contract rate + 2% or 5.25%. This is designed to make sure you can handle future rate increases.

✅ Pre-payment privileges — most mortgages let you make extra payments annually (often 10–20% of the original balance) without penalty. These can significantly reduce the interest you pay over time.

✅ Closed vs. open mortgage — a closed mortgage has a lower rate but restricts when and how much you can prepay. An open mortgage offers full flexibility but comes at a higher rate. Most buyers choose closed — and use their pre-payment privileges when they can.

Understanding these makes every future conversation easier.

204-794-5467 | karenbeckingham.com

05/10/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to every mom in Winnipeg and beyond.

The ones who give so much and ask for so little. Today, the only thing we ask is that you enjoy every minute of it.

— Karen B

05/04/2026

🐾 The home inspection happened last week. Zoe was very thorough.

Checked every room. Inspected the yard. Napped in three separate spots to assess the light quality.

Final verdict: approved.

All joking aside — if you’re buying a home this spring, please don’t skip the home inspection. It’s one of the most important decisions you make in the buying process. Knowing what you’re taking on before you close matters, whether it’s a minor repair or something more significant.

Zoe and I are both here to help. She handles the napping and backyard assessments. I’ll handle the mortgage.

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— Karen B

04/29/2026

Twenty-five years in this business. Some announcements feel urgent. This one feels like a moment to breathe.

BoC held at 2.25% — third hold of 2026.

✅ Variable rate: steady ground.
✅ Fixed rates: following bond yields, not the BoC.
✅ Winnipeg homeowners: quiet moments are when the best decisions happen. Not when everyone’s reacting.

204-794-5467 | karenbeckingham.com

04/05/2026

🐣 Wishing you and your family a wonderful Easter weekend!

Whether you’re hunting eggs, sharing a meal, or just soaking up some well-earned rest — I hope your holiday is full of warmth and good company.

From me (and Zoe) to you — Happy Easter! 🐾

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