- August 4, 2017
- Posted by Monica Peckford
August 2017 Newsletter
After the rate hike…what’s next? On July 12th, for the first time in seven years, the Bank of Canada increased the overnight rate by .25%, withdrawing some of the stimulus that was nee
- March 21, 2017
- Posted by Monica Peckford
Less mortgage. Higher rate. What gives?
Think that mortgage rates are suddenly very confusing? It’s not your imagination. New Canadian mortgage rules have changed the way lenders operate in Canada. The good news is that you&rs
- September 2, 2016
- Posted by Monica Peckford
September 2016 Newsletter
5 ways to plug the money leaks! The brisk back-to-work attitude of September makes it a great time to review your finances and particularly your spending. Whether you are saving to buy a home
- September 2, 2016
- Posted by Monica Peckford
August 2016 Newsletter
This is the homebuyer of the future This past June, Mortgage Professionals Canada published their survey results on the Next Generation of Homebuyers; adults under the age of 40 who don’t cur
- September 2, 2016
- Posted by Monica Peckford
July 2016 Newsletter
Which mortgage features are the most important? It’s easy to look online for a mortgage rate. But rate is only one aspect of saving money on your mortgage over the long term. It’s essen
- May 17, 2016
- Posted by Monica Peckford
May 2016 Newsletter
Give yourself some credit When your mortgage application is being considered, your lender will look at your credit habits: do you pay your bills on time? Do you tend to get over-extended on
- May 17, 2016
- Posted by Monica Peckford
April 2016 Newsletter
Sunny days! We expect a great spring market It’s true the uncertainty in the economy is making some Canadians anxious about their financial security. But the current environment is also creat
- March 8, 2016
- Posted by Monica Peckford
March 2016 Newsletter
Be prepared with your income verification One of the most critical components of a successful mortgage approval is verifying your income. Being prepared up front will make the entire process
- March 1, 2016
- Posted by Monica Peckford
Powell River Mortgage Broker
Meet Monica Peckford Monica Peckford, Powell River mortgage broker has been serving the local area for almost 15 years. Areas serviced are Powell River and Sunshine Coast, Whistler, Squamish
- February 3, 2016
- Posted by Monica Peckford
February 2016 Newsletter
What’s on your bucket list? Your bucket list includes all the goals you want to achieve, and the life experiences and dreams you want to fulfill. It’s often viewed as a “to-d