Matching donor helps YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka raise $37,000 to support vibrant, connected communities Simcoe County, ON – January 13, 2025 | Buckley Mortgage Broker is proud to announce its ongoing partnership with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, contributing to the success of a recent fundraising campaign that raised $37,000. Through the Buckley MacDonald Youth Fund, Gerard […]
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Becoming a First-Time Homeowner in 2025
Let’s face it—buying your first home in Ontario can feel like an impossible dream. With sky-high prices and the challenge of saving for a down payment, it’s no wonder so many young families are feeling the squeeze. But don’t give up just yet! There’s hope on the horizon, thanks to a range of programs and […]
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a 50-basis point reduction in the policy interest rate on December 11, 2024, in response to recent labour market data and economic indicators. Bank of Canada’s December 11, 2024, Interest Rate Announcement: Previous Policy Rate: The BoC’s policy rate stood at 3.75%, following a 50-basis-point reduction in October 2024. […]
Continue ReadingNew Refinance Rules for Secondary Suites in Canada
Looking for a way to ease financial pressure on your family? The latest announcement from the government of Canada could be worth noting. The Canadian government recently announced new refinance rules aimed at making it easier for homeowners to build secondary suites, such as basement apartments or in-law suites. This initiative is part of a […]
Continue ReadingShould You Refinance Your Mortgage?
The Benefits of Refinancing a Mortgage in Ontario After a long, expensive haul, it seems like the smell of interest rate cuts could be in the air. But for Canadians dealing with the burden of high interest rate cuts right now, another solution could offer relief. Refinancing a mortgage might sound like financial jargon, but […]
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Building a custom new home in 2024? Let us guide you through the ins and outs of a construction mortgage So – you’re building a home in 2024, “Year of the High-Interest Rate.” Your dreams are big, and for that, we salute you. While it may not be the easiest time to build in Ontario’s […]
Continue ReadingMortgage Renewal – When Should I Renew?
Getting your first home is an exciting milestone. But if you were a first-time home buyer during COVID, our guess is that there has been one thing on your mind ever since – renewals. As interest rates fluctuate, mortgage renewals can bring about uncertainty and concerns. 2023 brought record hikes, which makes it crucial for […]
Continue ReadingGet Your Clients Prequalified in 60 Seconds
… and Add More Value to Your Deals! Tired of Losing Deals Due to Clients without Financing? At Mortgage Wellness, we believe that the first step to homeownership is a solid prequalification. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to offer a fast, accurate online prequalifying tool, making your life easier as a Real […]
Continue ReadingVideo: Top 5 Reasons to Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval Now
Mortgage Pre-Approvals: 5 Reasons Why They are Valuable Is buying a home on your to-do list? Whether you’ve been working towards entering Ontario’s housing market for years or the idea was recently sparked by experiencing a pandemic in an urban area, learning the best way to go about this milestone is key to success. Before […]
Continue ReadingVideo: Finance Construction for a New Home Build in 2020
Top Tips for Financing a New Home Construction Why try to buy your dream home when you can build it for yourself? With the help of a reputable home builder, quality architect, and knowledgeable mortgage broker building your own home is possible! That being said, there is much to understand before you jump in and […]
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