Pod regular Mortgage Jake is back to share his top-5 reasons (with a couple of bonus reasons) why he’s bullish on Toronto real estate as we head into 2021. Plus – what is Mortgage Jake investing in himself right now. You’re gonna love this.
In Canada approximately 18% of all mortgages are variable rate mortgages. Dustan Woodhouse is one of Canada’s top mortgage brokers and 93% of his clients get variable rate mortgages - find out why on today’s episode. Related Links Dustan Woodhouse website Dustan’s video blog on Variable vs. Fixed Click Here for Episode Transcript Andrew la [...]
Jake Abramowicz, aka Mortgage Jake, is back on the podcast to share his advice and insights for real estate investors in 2019. Learn the best strategies and tactics for getting the best mortgages and building out your portfolio this year. Related Links Find Mortgage Jake on Facebook Find Mortgage Jake on Twitter Check out all [...]
Mortgage Jake returns! 2019 was a year that surprised a lot of people how strong the market was but Jake says 2020 is looking even better. Jake Abramowicz is one of the top mortgage brokers in Canada and he is here to share his insights once again on what investors can do RIGHT NOW to [...]
Jake Abramowicz (aka “Mortgage Jake”) returns to the show to discuss the mortgage market as we begin 2018. How will the new stress test affect investors? Is variable or fixed the way to go? Will the bank of Canada raise interest rates again? How will buyers and the banks adapt to the new mortgage rule [...]
Not a very sexy post title I know, but just because you are buying a pre-construction condo in Toronto doesn’t mean that you can avoid the world of traditional mortgages. Normally when you buy a pre-construction condo you have to put down a series of deposits to secure your suite with the developer. How much […]
I’ve been telling my active buyer clients this for the past couple of weeks, but for those of you who are just readers and subscribers to this blog, get your application for pre-approval in ASAP because mortgage rates are definitely going up this week. Remember that most pre-approvals last for 90-120 days so if you […]
July 10, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur /Insights, News
Mortgage rates have risen sharply over the past 2 months. Getting a 5-year fixed rate in the mid to low 3s was possible just a few weeks ago, but now 5-year rates are hovering around the low 4s with most lenders. Still, rates are very close to all-time lows and money is cheap. I got […]
February 16, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur /Insights, News
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced changes to the way mortgages are given out in this country today that are said to help prevent a housing bubble from forming. The keyword being prevent, meaning the government is very clear that they do not believe a housing bubble exists. I would have to agree with the […]
5 Reasons Why Mortgage Jake is Bullish on Toronto Real Estate for 2021
December 11, 2020 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
Pod regular Mortgage Jake is back to share his top-5 reasons (with a couple of bonus reasons) why he’s bullish on Toronto real estate as we head into 2021. Plus – what is Mortgage Jake investing in himself right now. You’re gonna love this.
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Variable vs. Fixed Rate Debate Solved Once and For All – with Dustan Woodhouse
July 9, 2018 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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The Best Mortgage Advice for Real Estate Investors in 2019
February 25, 2019 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Financing Investment Condos in 2020 with Mortgage Jake
January 7, 2020 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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How will the market (and the banks) adapt to the new mortgage rules in 2018 – with Mortgage Jake
January 16, 2018 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Deposit Structure and Mortgage Approval for Pre-Construction Condos
August 18, 2008 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Not a very sexy post title I know, but just because you are buying a pre-construction condo in Toronto doesn’t mean that you can avoid the world of traditional mortgages. Normally when you buy a pre-construction condo you have to put down a series of deposits to secure your suite with the developer. How much […]
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Mortgage Rates Going Up Tomorrow
June 9, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights, News
I’ve been telling my active buyer clients this for the past couple of weeks, but for those of you who are just readers and subscribers to this blog, get your application for pre-approval in ASAP because mortgage rates are definitely going up this week. Remember that most pre-approvals last for 90-120 days so if you […]
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Mortgage Rates Heading Back Down?
July 10, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights, News
Mortgage rates have risen sharply over the past 2 months. Getting a 5-year fixed rate in the mid to low 3s was possible just a few weeks ago, but now 5-year rates are hovering around the low 4s with most lenders. Still, rates are very close to all-time lows and money is cheap. I got […]
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New Mortgage Rules Aimed at Cooling the Condo Market
February 16, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights, News
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced changes to the way mortgages are given out in this country today that are said to help prevent a housing bubble from forming. The keyword being prevent, meaning the government is very clear that they do not believe a housing bubble exists. I would have to agree with the […]
Read more