Over the last week there have been many announcements from the government, banks and lenders, some speculating about possible changes and other promising helpful programs but not offering specifics. One thing that has particularly caught many people’s attention is the announcement from banks and mortgage lenders that they are willing to work with their clients in arranging mortgage payment deferrals.… Read More »
COVID-19 Precautions in Our Office
Effective immediately (March 16, 2020) and until further notice, our office will be conducting all mortgage consultations and appointments by phone and collecting all documentation digitally. We have chosen to take these steps in order to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 through our community and to protect the health of our staff, our clients and their… Read More »
Post 2019 Election – Liberal Minority and Mortgage Rate Outlook
Well, the Election was interesting, wasn’t it? With new Liberal minority government the future for mortgage rates is still a bit up in the air. Today, as expected, the Bank of Canada (BOC) decided to hold their prime lending rate at 1.75%, which means most banks and credit unions will keep their consumer Prime Rates at 3.95% (so no immediate… Read More »
Happy Pride Week!
It’s Pride Week in the Comox Valley, and downtown Courtenay is full of rainbow flags, streamers and artwork!
#FloatieFriday is Back for Summer 2019!
Summer is here, and we’re celebrating with our weekly #FloatieFriday contest draws on Facebook!
Sponsoring the 2019 Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament
This week Lisa and Mackenzie had a whole day out of the office volunteering at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island Golf Tournament. It was a great day with lots of fun – as usual we went all out decorating our hole (#16) with a great tent, serving up tequila jello shots and had all the golfers play… Read More »
Offering CHIP Reverse Mortgages
We recently had a client come in to discuss options for his parents, who were still happily living in the house that he grew up in here in the Comox Valley. They were both retired and living on CPP and OAS pensions, and while they were covering their basic monthly expenses, they didn’t have much in the way of savings. … Read More »
October 2018 – Happy Halloween 🎃👻
October and the Halloween season were awesome at Mackenzie Gartside & Associates! Jenn Beks hosted a great community-building pumpkin carving event in her neighbourhood at The Ridge, with all proceeds supporting Triple Heat Dance Studio and the Comox Valley Child Development Association. Highlights included a blow-up haunted house and a Smore’s station! Then T. Dale Roberts from the Old House… Read More »
Lenders increase Prime rate. Does it affect you?
On October 24, 2018 the Bank of Canada increased the overnight lending rate by 0.25% to 1.75%. This caused consumer banks and mortgage companies to raise their consumer prime lending rates by 0.25% as well, passing the increase on to consumers. An increase in prime will immediately affect you if you have a “variable” or “adjustable” rate mortgage, or a Line of Credit with… Read More »
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Mackenzie Gartside & Associates. We hope you and your loved ones have a warm and happy holiday season and a fantastic start to the New Year! Thank you to all of you, our clients, friends and neighbours, for your support through 2017. It has been a great year and we… Read More »
