Dan Papadapoulis's (homeequitytoronto) Blog

Qualifying for a mortgage these days is seriously a lot of hard work. Banks are stricter than ever, government regulations are tightening up, and interest rates are rising too; meaning, it will even be more challenging to qualify for a mortgage from a bank more so for people who don’t have an imp...

It looks like recent job losses are not going to prevent an upcoming mortgage rate hike. The Bank of Canada is still poised to raise interest rates in October 2018 despite the losses in the part-time work market in August.Survey Results Fuel Disappointment?The August 2018 survey of the Statistic ...

Mortgage fraud is on the rise, with more people claiming to make more than they really do in order to qualify for bigger loans. In light of this, the CMHC is aiming for lenders to get access to mortgage applicants’ tax data so that they can identify those who might inflate their declared income i...

Mortgage fraud and real estate fraud are on the rise; and the frauds associated with them may take many different forms. As unsavoury as it is to think that these types of fraud happen around us, it is really of little wonder because fraudsters are opportunists and as such, they go for the bigges...

Mortgage brokers either have a negative or a positive image depending on one’s background and personal experience but the truth is, mortgage brokers only act as an agent or a middleman between a borrower and a lender, although some may be more conscientious about their job than others.What Does a...

Mortgage rates are not the same throughout Canada. This applies to all types of mortgages including second mortgages. The reasons why mortgage rates fluctuate depend on many factors but location is a major determinant.Who Sets Second Mortgage Rates?The second mortgage rates are set by individual ...

The Canadian government is widening their ever reaching grasp and going after all sorts of tax cheats including those who are in the real estate market. The developers of Trump Tower in Vancouver, the huge project at Wall Centre Central Park, are in hot water.No less than the Minister of National...

Buying a home is a huge financial decision. As such, it is best done with the help of professionals who knows the ins and outs of home buying and will iron out any possible issue that may come along. The professionals that can serve this role are usually real estate agents and real estate lawyers...

Although a lot of Canadians are interested in getting a HELOC or a home equity line of credit, the majority are concerned about being unable to manage making payments on time more so as interest rates seem to be seeing an upward trend these days. News saying that HELOC payments will increase also...

Borrowing against their home equity gets some people feeling iffy, viewing the transaction with suspicion and thinking that it is a ploy for lenders to rob someone off of their home. The truth is far from this. Borrowing against one’s home equity can prove to be a smart financial decision as long...