Looking to buy or sell? Or just want info on the market, your home, how to maintain something in your home. I am there for you for ALL stages of your real estate life. I am your real estate agent for life -- there are no questions too big or small to ask.
Hi Karen,
I hope you are having a great day. As per our discussion, here is the big changes that are coming for the mortgage insurers (CMHC and Genworth):
1. Rental properties. First and foremost, these will now require a 20% down-payment. Also, how rental income is used for income qualification has changed. Whereas before many lenders would allow 80% of rental income to be used for income qualification, that number will drop to 50%.2. Self-employed/stated income. For both Genworth and CMHC, ...
Full Article...
posted in General
at Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:37:27 +0000
MORTGAGE INSURANCE RULES ANNOUNCEMENT
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced prudent changes to mortgage insurance rules intended to come into force on April 19, 2010. CAAMP was actively engaged in the discussions around these changes which are as follows:1. All borrowers must meet the standards for a five-year fixed rate mortgage even if they choose a mortgage with a lower interest rate and shorter term;2. The maximum amount one can withdraw in refinancing their mortgage will be ...
posted in General
at Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:31:42 +0000
Love Statistics? Do you want to know what's happening in Calgary & across Canada? Check out CREA's statistics across our country. (CREA = Canadian Real Estate Association) http://www.crea.ca/public/news_stats/statistics.htm#
posted in General
at Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:53:20 +0000
I have a client with property listed on Pender Island, BC. Its priced way below assessed value. Check it out!CLICK HERE:http://www.realtor.ca/PropertyDetails.aspx?PropertyID=9135406
posted in Listings
at Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:14:59 +0000