Fixed or Variable: Which Mortgage Rate Makes Sense in BC Right Now?By Asim Ali | November 11, 2026Variable rates are still lower than fixed, but the Bank of Canada has started raising...Read More
How Does CMHC MLI Select Work for BC Rental Buildings?By Asim Ali | November 10, 2026MLI Select is CMHC insurance for rental buildings of 5 or more units that trades...Read More
How Are Commercial Mortgage Rates Set in BC?By Asim Ali | November 10, 2026A commercial mortgage rate is a benchmark, usually a Government of Canada bond yield or...Read More
How Much Down Payment Do You Need for a Commercial Mortgage in BC?By Asim Ali | November 10, 2026The down payment on a commercial property in BC depends on the property type and on how...Read More
Private Mortgage or B Lender Mortgage in BC: Which One Fits You?By Asim Ali | November 10, 2026B lenders still check your income but forgive credit problems, while private lenders lend...Read More
How Does a Spousal Buyout Mortgage Work in BC?By Asim Ali | November 6, 2026A spousal buyout mortgage lets one partner keep the home after a separation by paying the...Read More
Can You Get a Mortgage in BC When You Owe CRA?By Asim Ali | November 6, 2026Owing CRA makes a mortgage harder, but home equity can often clear the debt at closing....Read More
How Does Foreclosure Work in BC, and Can You Still Stop It?By Asim Ali | November 6, 2026Foreclosure in BC is a court process with set steps, and most homeowners have more time...Read More
How Do Private Mortgage Lenders in Surrey Work, and What Do They Cost?By Asim Ali | November 6, 2026Private lenders in Surrey lend mainly on your home's equity, which helps when a bank or B...Read More
How Does Debt Consolidation in BC Work With Your Mortgage?By Asim Ali | November 6, 2026A debt consolidation mortgage uses your home equity to pay off cards, loans and tax debt,...Read More
How Does a Second Mortgage Work in BC?By Asim Ali | November 5, 2026A second mortgage lets you borrow against your home's equity without touching your first...Read More
How Does a Bridge Loan Work When You Buy Before You Sell in BC?By Asim Ali | November 5, 2026Your new home closes before the sale of your current one. A bridge loan covers the down...Read More