Bank of Canada Update – December 10th
The Bank of Canada decided to hold interest rates, with predictions suggesting they may drop further in 2026.
Mortgage 101 – Beyond the Bank
Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins discuss the value of mortgage brokers, emphasizing their ability to offer a wide range of lenders and products, unlike banks with guest Adrian Schulz.
Mortgage 101 – Protecting Your Future With the Right Insurance
Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins welcome Mario Cloutier from Manulife to explain the importance of mortgage protection, noting that 83% of Canadians are underinsured.
Mortgage 101 – Make Your Move in Canada’s Market
Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins welcome Jim Spitali, COO of Sagen, to explain how Sagen provides mortgage insurance for those with less than 20% down payment, allowing them to enter the market sooner.
Mortgage 101 Live – Financial Fitness for First-Time Homebuyers
Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins discussed the need for Canadians to understand income, assets, and credit, especially amidst economic challenges like recession and high inflation.
Mortgage 101 – Building Wealth Through Homeownership
Clinton Wilkins and Dan Ahlstrand discuss the importance of financial literacy, focusing on assets. They highlight the significance of home ownership, noting that it's often the largest asset for Canadian families. https://youtu.be/v2fAV3S3Pzo Dan Ahlstrand Welcome back to Mortgage 101. We've…
Mortgage 101 – Credit Myths Busted
Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins discuss credit scores and financial literacy, emphasizing the importance of understanding credit usage and management. https://youtu.be/L_JzW54vttY <strong>Understanding Credit Scores</strong> Dan Ahlstrand We're talking about different things that impact your life. When it comes to…
Mortgage 101 – Bank of Mom and Dad & Beyond
Clinton Wilkins and Dan Ahlstrand discuss the impact of self-employment on income and mortgage qualification.
Mortgage 101 – Financial Literacy Month
Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins discuss the importance of financial literacy this Financial Literacy Month. They emphasize the need for education on credit, income, and assets, noting that schools often lack this instruction.
Bank of Canada Update: October 29th
Clinton Wilkins discussed the current state of the mortgage market, highlighting that interest rates are expected to decrease further, with the Bank of Canada's key rate now at 2.25%.