Dhruv Sharma - Mortgage Agent

01/01/2025

✨ New Year, New Opportunities! ✨
2025 is the perfect time to turn your homeownership dreams into reality.

Let’s start the year off right by taking control of your financial future. Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or exploring new mortgage options, I'm here to help you navigate the process with ease.

Here’s to new beginnings, new opportunities, and new homes in 2025! 🏡

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27/12/2024

Fun fact: You don’t need 20% down to buy your first home! In fact, there are many loan programs that allow you to put down as little as 3%! Let’s talk or chat if you are ready to learn more!
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19/12/2024

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18/12/2024

Canada’s CPI rose 1.9% in November, slightly down from October, with slower price growth driven by travel and mortgage interest costs. Grocery prices and shelter costs remain high, with rent rising 7.7% year-over-year. Core inflation remains sticky at 2.65%, suggesting gradual interest rate cuts ahead.

With the Bank of Canada likely to lower rates by spring, now is the perfect time to start your mortgage pre-approval process. Let’s connect and start today!

Good News On The Inflation Front The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.9% year-over-year (y/y) in November, down from a 2.0% increase in October. Slower price growth was broad-based, with prices for travel tours and the mortgage interest cost index contributing the most to the deceleration. Excludin...

17/12/2024

In November, home sales in Greater Toronto saw a significant increase, contributing to a broader national rebound. Sales were up 2.8% from October and 26% higher than November 2023. The rise in sales was also notable in smaller cities across Ontario. With tightening market conditions, home prices began to rise nationally for the first time in over a year and a half. CREA’s Senior Economist, Shaun Cathcart, suggests that the Bank of Canada’s recent rate cut and looser mortgage rules could lead to a busier-than-usual winter market in Ontario.

This shift could impact your mortgage or financing options, so it’s a good time to assess how these changes might affect your plans.

The Canadian Housing Market Strengthens Further Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems rose again in November, building on October’s surprise jump. Sales were up 2.8% m/m in November compared to October and now stand a cumulative 18.4% above where they were in May, just before th...

17/12/2024

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned today, slamming Trudeau’s "costly political gimmicks" like $250 cheques and a GST holiday. She warned the government’s time may be ending and how Canada handles current challenges will define its future. The 2023-2024 deficit has surged to $61.9 billion, surpassing Freeland's budget limit, with $24 billion in new spending. Dominic LeBlanc is the new Finance Minister.

With these changes, it’s a good time to assess how this political shift could impact your mortgage or financing needs.

Chrystia Freeland Resigns On The Day of The Fall Economic Statement Finance Minister Freeland rocked markets today by submitting her resignation from Cabinet. Trudeau had asked her to take another Cabinet post, but she declined in a scathing letter accusing Trudeau of “costly political gimmicks”...

16/12/2024

The Bank of Canada (BoC) cut its policy rate by 50 bps to 3.25%, citing slower GDP growth and rising unemployment. This marks its second consecutive large rate cut, bringing the prime rate down to 5.45%, which will ease borrowing costs and support housing activity. While the policy rate is now at the top of the neutral range, monetary policy remains restrictive, as inflation sits at 2%, the BoC's target.

Governor Macklem signaled a more gradual approach to rate cuts, with 25 bp reductions expected in 2024, boosting housing further. Lower immigration targets are a key factor in the outlook, moderating both GDP growth and inflation. Despite aggressive cuts, the Canadian dollar strengthened as markets anticipate a slower pace of easing next year.

Bank of Canada Cuts Policy Rate By 50 BPs Again The BoC slashed the overnight rate by 50 bps this morning, bringing the policy rate down to 3.25%. The market had priced in nearly 90% odds of a 50 bp move, where consensus coalesced. The combined slower-than-expected GDP growth and a sharp rise in the...

16/12/2024

Did you know?

🏠 First-Time Homebuyer Perks You Should Know! Buying your first home is huge, and there are so many incentives available right now to help you get there. Here are some highlights:
✨ 30-Year Amortization: New home or pre-construction? First-time buyers can qualify for a 30-year amortization for lower monthly payments.
✨ Higher Mortgage Insurance Cap: CMHC now insures homes up to $1.5M, making more homes accessible.
✨ Home Buyers' Plan: Withdraw up to $60,000 from RRSPs (or $120,000 if buying with a spouse). ✨ First Home Savings Account (FHSA): Save for your down payment with up to $40,000 in tax-free contributions.
✨ Tax Breaks: Get property transfer tax and land transfer tax rebates in eligible regions.

Want to find out which benefits work best for you? Contact a DLC Mortgage Expert today!