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  1. RobMacdonald

    Has calculating DSL (Debt Service Level) for banks changed

    That formula now only works for one bank. Every bank has pretty drastically changed their calculations. National Bank uses 50% of rental income, used to be a DCR calculation. TD went from a 1.1 DCR to a 1.2 DCR. It used to be a lot easier to work this out yourself. When you have only a few...
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    Need some info on assuming a mortgage,

    Each bank will treat the assumptions differently. If the property is a rental property, and will remain a rental property, the bank may not be comfortable with the 'gift' of equity from your sister to you. Some lenders may make an exceptions, but this is one of those policies that could go...
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    Need help - Mortgage brokers and other experts - current residential mortgage rates in Ontario

    After that last round of rate increases, you certainly couldn't get close to that rate today with a new lender. So that probably is your best option by far now. Most lenders are now offering 3.29% for a 5 year. Some a little less if you close quickly.
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    North Vancouver Realtors Recommendation

    I would recommend you call Tony Cikes with Sotheby's Vancouver. He's a REIN member and lives in North Vancouver. http://www.tonycikes.com/
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    Email Notifications

    Hi Madison, I changed the email on my profile to [email protected]. Previously it was [email protected]. Hopefully that fixes things. But I hadn't noticed that I have 2 emails associated with the account. The mortgagerob address just forwards to the shaw account.
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    Email Notifications

    For some reason, and I'm not sure when, but I stopped getting email notifications to posts that I'm subscribed to. I also don't receive a notification when someone sends me a message. What do I need to do?
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    Refinancing a rental property

    There are only a few lenders left that will allow up to 80% financing on a rental property. And that depends on the type of property and what province you are in. Many of the mono line mortgage lenders will allow 80% financing, but it is correct they will require CMHC insurance. I'm assuming...
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    Variable or Fixed Mortgage

    Around 3% is a decent rate, but there are other lenders, credit unions and major banks that are consistently offering 2.89% for a 5 year fixed. The best VRM in the market is prime - .45%, but available on principal residences only. The Google search is probably giving you the very best...
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    Best Financing for a Mix Use Property

    Where is the property you are looking at? As Thomas mentioned, you'll have to check with many different lenders. At the end of the day, you may have to pay a slightly higher interest rate, but sounds like the overall investment is worth it. Let me know if I can help out.
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    Property Management Services needed in Langley BC - Looking for recommendations please

    Try calling Chris Stepchuk with Fort Park Property Management. Phone: (778) 988-4560
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    first time investment options

    Do you own your own principal residence? That would probably be the best place to start. And depending on where you live, you may be able to buy a suited home. You could arrange part cash back and part cash if you need a little more money. And yes, it's still possible to do that, just not...
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    Buying with 5% down for a relative or as secondary family home

    There is no requirement to sell you original home if you are buying another one at 5% down. You just have to qualify with the existing property being treated as a rental. And it has to make sense! If you are a family of 5 and claim that you are buying an apartment as a new residence, it's...
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    mortgage renewals -as of Sep 2012

    You should challenge that! if you had a 40 year mortgage and 5 years has past, you are able to renew at 35 years provided your are not making any changes to the mortgage. If you ask to increase the mortgage, then a max 25 year amortization would apply. If you don't get the answer you are...
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    Fixed or VRM?

    Hi Tommy, There are lenders now that are offering less than 3% for 5 year terms. Available for primary residents only, and some other restrictions do apply. Give me a call and I'd be happy to look at some options for you. My personal opinion, if you can get the same rate for variable...
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    Anybody can recommend a mortagage broker in Greater Vancouver/Fraser Valley who speclize in property investment?

    Hi, I've been working with REIN members for many years and an active poster on REINSPACE. Feel free to give me a call or send me an email at [email protected]. I'd be happy to arrange a meeting and help you create a long term plan. Rob 778-686-8326
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