Buying your first home can be a daunting experience under normal circumstances. Now with market conditions favouring sellers and logistical complications with COVID19, the process of finding the right home...
Given current conditions in the mortgage lending environment, there are many reasons to look into refinancing, even for those whose mortgages aren’t imminently up for renewal. Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 is a...
Applying for a mortgage entails sharing sensitive, private information about things like your income and net worth. At Orbis, we take our commitment to protecting your information and expediting your...
At Orbis, your safety is our priority. We see the number of COVID-19 cases flaring again province-wide and we understand people’s concern with the situation. Rest assured that with Orbis’ 100% digital...
If you’re thinking about purchasing your first home, there are several things you can do to help ensure you’ll qualify for a mortgage. From having a stable income to understanding...
The fallout from COVID-19 has led many city dwellers to begin exploring their real estate options in more remote areas of the province. For many, living close to the city...
Like any client-centric service industry, mortgage brokerage has a huge customer service component. At Orbis, it’s what drives everything we do. Our mortgage experts strive to constantly deliver the highest...
On August 31 the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced it will begin phasing out the payment deferral programs related to COVID-19 relief. Specifically, the OSFI stated it...
The Bank of Canada announced on August 13 that it was lowering the benchmark five-year mortgage rate to 4.79. This was the third cut to the rate since the beginning...
Whether it’s your first condo, a family home, or an investment, buying property is an expensive undertaking. From the down payment and closing costs, to budgeting for monthly expenses, it...
