Beaver Mortgage and Financial Group Inc. is a licensed mortgage brokerage comprised of a large team of highly trained mortgage brokers and agents, with extensive knowledge and exposure to the Canadian Mortgage Market for over 15 years. Licenced and located in ON and BC, We Serve all Over Canada through our National Hub system.
Beaver Mortgage and Financial Group Inc. was established to provide customised and Need Based Solution specific to the client. We understand, not all requirements are same either from the Borrower AND/OR Lender and hence the solution and service also needs to be specific to the needs.
With Extensive backgrounds in Banking, Financial Consulting, Real Estate, and other related fields, our mortgage brokers and agents will not only take the time to arrange a mortgage for however will also ensure that the financing we arrange is best suited to your individual needs.
Our service to you is FREE as a qualified borrower*, and we collaborate with you right from the time we first meet to arrange a pre-approval, up until the closing day of your mortgage and through the term of the mortgage.
Our mortgage brokers are compensated by the lender that we close your mortgage with.
By dealing with us at Beaver Mortgage and Financial Group Inc., we help you save on two of your most valuable commodities in today's fast paced environment: TIME and MONEY. The best part about all of this is we do all the work for you during the entire process.
We have access to over 40 different lenders, including the banks, trust companies, insurance companies, self-insured lenders, and many more. This leverage allows us to negotiate for the BEST mortgage product and mortgage rate for you. In many cases, we end up negotiating a better mortgage for you with your own primary financial institution, no cost to you.
For more information on our services, and how we can help you find the BEST mortgage solution please contact us at 905.864.8494, or email: info@beavermortgages.ca
*On approved credit only, (OAC), and qualified lenders. Fees may apply in some circumstances on unqualified transactions.
Bank of Canada: Households are adjusting to the rise in debt-servicing costs
Following sharp declines during the COVID‑19 pandemic, many indicators of financial stress have now returned to more normal levels. Signs of stress are concentrated primarily among households without a mortgage and survey data suggest that, of these households, renters are most affected. In contrast, indicators of stress among mortgage holders are largely unchanged, remaining at levels lower than their historical averages. Factors such as income growth, accumulated savings and reduced discretionary spending are supporting households ability to deal with higher debt payments.
Over the coming years, more mortgage holders will be renewing at higher interest rates. Based on market expectations for interest rates, payment increases will generally be larger for these mortgage holders than for borrowers who renewed over the past two years. Higher debt-servicing costs reduce financial flexibility for households and businesses and make them more vulnerable in the event of an economic downturn.
Signs of financial stress have risen primarily among households without a mortgage
The combination of higher inflation and higher interest rates continues to put pressure on household finances. Many indicators of financial stress, which had declined during the pandemic, are now close to pre-pandemic levels. Signs of increased financial stress appear mainly concentrated among renters.
The rates of arrears on credit cards and auto loans for households without a mortgagewhich includes renters and outright homeownersare back to pre-pandemic levels and continue to grow. In contrast, arrears on these products for households with a mortgage have remained low and stable.
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2024/05/financial-stability-report-2024/
Bank of Canada: Financial Stability Report
Key takeaways
Canadas financial system remains resilient. Over the past year, financial system participantsincluding households, businesses, banks and non-bank financial institutionshave continued to proactively adjust to higher interest rates.
However, risks to financial stability remain. The Bank sees two key risks to stability, related to:
Debt serviceabilityBusinesses and households continue to adjust to higher interest rates. Indicators of financial stress in both sectors were below historical averages through the COVID-19 pandemic but have been normalizing. Some indicators look to be increasing more sharply and warrant monitoring. Higher debt-servicing costs reduce financial flexibility for households and businesses and make them more vulnerable in the event of an economic downturn.
Asset valuationsThe valuations of some financial assets appear to have become stretched, which increases the risk of a sharp correction that can generate system-wide stress. The recent rise in leverage in the non-bank financial intermediation sector could amplify the effects of such a correction.
The financial system is highly interconnected. Stress in one sector can spread to others.
Participants should continue to be proactive, including planning for more adverse conditions or outcomes.
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2024/05/financial-stability-report-2024/
Home office expenses for employees for 2023
Eligible employees who worked from home in 2023 will be required to use the Detailed Method to claim home office expenses. The temporary flat rate method does not apply to the 2023 tax year.
As an employee, you may be able to claim certain home office expenses (work-space-in-the-home expenses, office supplies, and certain phone expenses).
This deduction is claimed on your personal income tax return. Deductions reduce the amount of income you pay tax on, so they reduce your overall income tax liability.
Salaried employees can claim: Electricity, Heat, Water, some utilities, monthly Internet access or part of your rent.
Commission employees can also claim: home insurance, property taxes and lease of a cell phone, computer and more.
Review the CRA website for more. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-22900-other-employment-expenses/work-space-home-expenses.html
