Navigate About Iain FAQ Mortgage Solutions Purchase Mortgage Mortgage Refinance Renewals & Transfers Construction & Land Non-Resident Mortgages Commercial Mortgages Strata Loans Spousal Buyout More Rates First Time Home Buyers Blog Contact
Book a Consultation 604-771-5192

Market Insights & Updates

Practical information about BC mortgages, rates, and real estate - written plainly, without the hype.

August 2011

Fixed Rate vs Variable Rate: Go Fixed

One of the questions I get asked frequently is whether to choose a fixed product or a variable product.  Which route to take ultimately depends...

Read More
February 2011

Reasons to buy a place before March 18

On March 18, there are some new mortgage rules coming into effect that will have a direct impact on your buying power. You can afford...

Read More
February 2011

Fixed Rates Going Up

Get your applications in, because it looks like rates in BC are going up.

Read More
January 2011

New Mortgage Rules: March 18

I’ve received a lot of questions about the new mortgage rules that will be taking place on March 18th. Basically, there are three main things:...

Read More
Jackson Cunningham Vancouver Mortgage Broker
December 2010

Lowest Rates in BC

By using me as your mortgage broker, you will have access to some of the lowest rates in BC.  I pool my deals with several...

Read More
December 2010

No fees or charges, ever.

There is never any fee or charge for using my services on a residential mortgage.  You can leave at any point for any reason.  ...

Read More
December 2010

Honest Advice

I will never try to sell you on anything.  All I do is present you with a list of options and give my professional, unbiased...

Read More
November 2010

Summary of the BC Home Buying Process

This is what should happen in the ideal home buying process in British Columbia: You are thinking of buying a place. You contact a Mortgage...

Read More
November 2010

Tax Benefits For BC Home Buyers

BC Home Owner Grant: The basic grant can reduce your property tax by as much as $570. To be eligible for the grant, you must meet the...

Read More
November 2010

BC Home Buyers Plan

The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 from your registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to buy or...

Read More

Questions about what you've read?
Let's talk about your situation.

Blog posts cover the general picture. Call me for the specific picture - your income, your goals, your timeline.