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6 Months 6.59%
1 Year 6.04%
2 Years 5.74%
3 Years 5.34%
4 Years 5.24%
5 Years 5.04%
7 Years 5.84%
10 Years 6.00%
6 Months Open 9.25%
1 Year Open 7.00%
*Rates subject to change and OAC
MEREDITH KAMINSKY Accredited Mortgage Professional

MEREDITH KAMINSKY

Accredited Mortgage Professional


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Many Canadian homeowners pay too much for their homes because they are not getting the best mortgage financing available in the market.

The mortgage process can be intimidating for homeowners, and some financial institutions don't make the process any easier.

But I’m here to help!

I’m a VERICO Mortgage Advisor and I’m an independent, unbiased, expert, here to help you move into a home you love.

I have access to mortgage products from over forty lenders at my fingertips and I work with you to determine the best product that will fit your immediate financial needs and future goals.

VERICO mortgage specialists are Canada’s Trusted Experts who will be with you through the life of your mortgage.

I save you money by sourcing the best products at the best rates – not only on your first mortgage but through every subsequent renewal. So whether you're buying a home, renewing your mortgage, refinancing, renovating, investing, or consolidating your debts — I’m the VERICO Mortgage Advisor who can help you get the right financing, from the right lender, at the right rate.

 

Some kind words from my clients:

 

Krystena & Ian:  Meredith, Thank you so much for all your help and guidance with our first home. We couldn’t have done it without you!         

Ivan S:  Meredith: I appreciate all your help and professionalism over the years (especially your patience dealing with us! Lol). We can well recommend you to anyone!         
Kelly H:  "Truly a miracle worker and trustworthy advocate! An asset to have in your corner!"         

N Hosein:  I would not hesitate to recommend Meredith to family and friends. She was amazing, understood our needs, looked out for our best interest, and got us a great deal for our mortgage.         

Nicole G: I was completely satisfied with my mortgage experience with Meredith. She answered all my questions and did an amazing job. I highly recommend her!         

Megan T:  I will highly recommend you to anyone that I know is looking for a mortgage. I am very happy with the services you provided me in the past. You did a great job every time. Thanks!         

Michael C: Hi Meredith! You were the “one link” who stepped up to the plate in what was a stressful point in our search for solutions. Your professionalism and thoughtfulness have been especially appreciated. Thank you for helping us along!         

Ken H:  Meredith provided a one-stop service and found us the best financing product for our particular needs. We were very satisfied with her services.         

Stephen C: I was extremely satisfied with Meredith’s services and she exceeded my expectations. I will absolutely refer her to anyone in need of her services.         

Scott T: Meredith helped us achieve one of our dreams: owning our own business premises and we are extremely satisfied with her services.         

Michal V:  We are very happy with your service, Meredith, and will definitely always keep you in mind for any need we might have!         

Michal & Nicole:  Meredith, just wanted to say a big thank you for all your work and patience with us. I am more than happy to tell people about you because you go that extra mile that makes all the difference. Thank you again!         

Ephram B:  Thank you so much for all your hard work on our loan. You made the whole process palatable and painless. We wish all our transactions were this smooth. My wife and I are both ecstatic with the support and understanding you gave us through the entire process. We will definitely recommend you to family and friends. Thank you once again.


 


BLOG / NEWS Updates

Canada: Prices still down in February

From National Bank of Canada The Teranet-National Bank Index continued to decline in February so that the cumulative decline in prices since their peak in May 2022 totaled 11.2%, the largest contraction in the index ever recorded. The current decline in prices has even surpassed the 9.2% loss in value that occurred during the 2008 financial crisis. With the Bank of Canada expected to keep its policy rate in restrictive territory well into 2023 and mortgage rates remaining high, we believe that the impact on property prices should continue to be felt in the coming months. All in all, we still anticipate a total correction of about 15% nationally by the end of 2023, but this assumes that policy rate hikes are over and declines begin at year-end. Although corrections are being seen in all markets covered by the index, the CMAs that have seen the largest price growth over the past two years are also those that have seen the largest declines to date. Ontario, British Columbia and the Maritimes thus appear to be more vulnerable, while the Prairie markets are less vulnerable, as affordability issues are less acute. HIGHLIGHTS: The Teranet-National Bank Composite National House Price Index decreased by 0.5% in February compared to the previous month and after seasonal adjustment, the tenth consecutive monthly decrease. After seasonal adjustment, 7 of the 11 markets in the composite index were down during the month: Toronto (-2.7%), Calgary (-2.4%), Halifax (-1.8%). Edmonton (-0.8%), Hamilton (-0.3%), Montreal (-0.3%) and Ottawa-Gatineau (-0.2%). Conversely, prices increased in Vancouver (+3.8%), Victoria (+1.9%) and Quebec City (+0.1%), while they remained stable in Winnipeg. From February 2022 to February 2023, the composite index decreased by 4.7%, the second consecutive month in which the annual change in the index was in negative territory. Price increases in Calgary (8.8%), Quebec (5.0%). Edmonton (1.9%) and Montreal (0.8%) were entirely offset by decreases in Victoria (-1.4%), Ottawa-Gatineau (-2.3%), Winnipeg (-2.7%), Halifax (-3.2%), Vancouver (-3.9%), Toronto (-8.8%), and Hamilton (-14.0%). https://www.nbc.ca/content/dam/bnc/taux-analyses/analyse-eco/logement/economic-news-teranet.pdf

Housing affordability: First improvement in over 2 years

For the first time in 9 quarters, housing affordability improved in Canada. Not only was it the largest improvement in over 3 years, but it also ended the longest sequence of declining home affordability since the 1986-89 episode. Still, that is not to say that the median home is now affordable in Canada as the mortgage payment as a percentage of income (MPPI) registered at 64.6%, the second highest level since 1981. Feeding into the refinement, home prices declined for a second consecutive quarter and did so at the fastest pace since 1990. Although our 5-year benchmark mortgage rate used to calculate affordability rose by 17 bps in the fourth quarter, that was more than compensated for by falling prices and still rising incomes. The slight rise in rates nonetheless brought the benchmark rate to its highest level since 2008. Preliminary data for the first quarter of 2023 as well as our outlook for monetary policy in Canada suggest that we may be peaking in terms of mortgage interest rates. The current level for interest rates is restrictive and signals that home price declines are not over yet. Moreover, incoming data for the first quarter of 2023 confirms that prices have weakened while resale market data from CREA indicates that sales have significantly declined with listings concurrently increasing. Given our view for further declines in home price and decreasing mortgage rates, we expect affordability to improve in the coming quarters. HIGHLIGHTS: Canadian housing affordability improved for the first time in 9 quarters in Q422. The mortgage payment on a representative home as a percentage of income (MPPI) declined 2.1 points, a pullback from the 4.0-point increase in Q322. Seasonally adjusted home prices decreased 3.9% in Q422 from Q322; the benchmark mortgage rate (5-year term) rose 17 bps, while median household income rose 1.0%. Affordability improved in 8 of the ten markets covered in Q4. On a sliding scale of markets from best improvement to deterioration: Victoria, Hamilton, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa-Gatineau, Montreal, Winnipeg, Quebec, Edmonton, Calgary. This was the first time in 9 quarters that a majority of markets improved. Countrywide, affordability improved 0.6 pp in the condo portion vs. a 2.9 pp improvement in the non-condo segment. https://www.nbc.ca/content/dam/bnc/taux-analyses/analyse-eco/logement/housing-affordability.pdf

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