Variable rate mortgages have the simplest calculation. The penalty to break your mortgage is 3 months simple interest. The lender will either calculate your penalty on their prime rate or contract rate, which includes your discount. If your mortgage balance is $500,000 and the prime rate is 3.20% and the lender is basing the penalty on the prime rate, the penalty is $4,000.00. (Mortgage Amount x Interest Rate /12 Months) x 3 Months ($500,000 x 3.20% / 12) x 3 = $4,000 If the lender calculates the penalty based on the contractual rate and your rate was 2.40%, then your penalty would be $3,000.00 (Mortgage Amount x Interest Rate…

Original Article Source Credits:   Canada.ca , https://www.canada.ca/

Article Written By:  NA

Original Article Posted on:  2021-01-22

Link to Original Article:  https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/mortgages/choose-mortgage.html

What are the risks of Condition-Free Offers?

Great question. In today's market, buyers are often in multiple offer situations and want to submit a clean offer that has no conditions. This is never advisable, but we do understand that this is a very competitive market.

If you have been pre-qualified by a licensed mortgage broker, you may be vetted by one or more lenders, however, the property has NOT been vetted. Below are some issues that could affect a lender’s willingness to lend on a particular property. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. There could be other issues impacting a lender’s decision.

Original Article Source Credits:   MortgageBrokerNews.ca , https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/

Article Written By:  Ephraim Vecina 

Original Article Posted on:  18 Nov 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/cba-on-how-many-mortgages-remain-deferred-at-canadas-largest-banks-335353.aspx

Original Article Source Credits:   CANADIAN MORTGAGE TRENDS , https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/

Article Written By:  Steve Huebl

Original Article Posted on:  November 17, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2020/11/record-low-supply-and-interest-rates-fuel-record-october-home-prices/

Original Article Source Credits:   CANADIAN MORTGAGE TRENDS , https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/

Article Written By:  Steve Huebl

Original Article Posted on:  September 29, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2020/09/pandemic-has-increased-homebuying-intentions-among-young-canadians/

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