Karen Boies

Mortgage Planner

  • Tighter Mortgage Rules Closer Than We Think?

    In an article in the Globe and Mail on Saturday, it was reported that the heads of the big six banks in Canada held private talks with policy makers to urge them to tighten mortgage rules fearing a “U.S. style binge-and-collapse in housing”. This latest article seems to add to what I wrote about in

  • Use your RRSP for your down payment

    Radio Real Estate Interview February 6 2010 On the weekend I had the great privilege of being invited to speak on the Radio Real Estate Show on AM 650. This is what I said …. ” There are a number of financial incentives for First Time Home Buyers.  As this is RRSP season, I am going to talk about

  • Vancouver’s Best Mortgage Rates

     Rates as of Friday February 5th, 2010  Vancouver, here are your best mortgage rates. Call now for more information. 604-790-7253.  Closed Terms Our Best Rates Bank Rates   1 year 2.25% 3.60%   2 year 2.75% 3.75%   3 year 3.25% 4.15%   4 year 3.64% 5.04%   5 year 3.69% 5.39%   7 year 4.45%