Insight Articles

Edmonton homeowners can benefit from lower rates

March 12, 2020 By Benchmark

With so much in the news recently on mortgage rates, Ron Lefebvre explains the impacts of what the recent rate cut could mean for Edmonton homeowners, along with other helpful insights on this radio broadcast of The Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 | CHED.

The Mortgage Stress Test is Changing

February 18, 2020 By Benchmark

Today, Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, announced changes to the benchmark rate used to determine the minimum qualifying rate for insured mortgages, also known as the “stress test.”

Federal Election Results & Your Mortgage

October 22, 2019 By Benchmark

The 2019 Federal Election is over. Will there be any changes to the guidelines and policies that make housing more affordable for hard-working Canadians?

Liberal vs. Conservative housing plan: which is better?

September 25, 2019 By Benchmark

Ron Lefebvre explains the impacts of the Liberal plan and the Conservative plan for supporting first-time home buyers on today’s radio broadcast of The Ryan Jespersen Show on 630 | CHED.

How Do Improve My Credit Score?

July 8, 2019 By Benchmark

It’s happened to many people and now the deed is done. You’ve missed a few payments, you’ve overdrawn an account or two, you’ve maxed out your credit and are hiding like an ostrich with its head in the sand. Now What?

If any of the above situaltions hs ever happened to you then here are some helpful tips to get you back on track so you can improve your credit score and ensure you get the best mortgage options available.