Bank of Canada may raise rates July 20th
July 13th, 2010Congratulations!
June 3rd, 2010Maria Dominelli has been awarded the 2010 Mortgage Broker Association of BC Community Service Award
Bank of Canada raises rate by .25%
June 3rd, 2010Read Maria’s most recent quote in the Times Colonist, and call us with any questions about your mortgage.
Mortgage Insurance product changes
March 22nd, 2010The following changes apply to mortgage loan insurance applications submitted to CMHC /Genworth on or after April 9, 2010:
- CMHC/Genworth will no longer be accepting stated income for those who have been self employed longer than 3 years or are commissioned sales.
- Reduced the maximum loan to value from 95% to 90% on the stated income product for self employed on purchases and 85% for refiannces.
- Reduced refinances from 95% to 90% for owner-occupied properties
- Reduced maximum loan to value ratio for purchase/refinance on non owner-occupied investment properties to 80%.
- Maximum 50% of eligible rental income can be added to gross income for qualification purposes
- Qualifying interest rate for loan to value ratios greater than 80% for mortgages with a fixed rate term of less than 5 years and for all variable rate mortgages is the greater of the benchmark* rate and the contract interest rate.
*The benchmark rate on the Bank of Canada website will be used for the qualifying rate. The benchmark rate is typically the 5 year fixed posted rate. Qualifying rate will be for high ratio mortgages only.
Welcome
November 13th, 2009The team at Maria Dominelli is delighted to welcome you to our new website. Our dynamic new look and enhanced functionality reflect our ongoing commitment and uncompromising standards of service to our clients. We look forward to working with you!
