Canadian Home Sales Poised for a Strong Finish in 2025

Canadian Home Sales Poised for a Strong Finish in 2025

October 20, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

The Canadian housing market is showing signs of renewed strength as we approach the end of 2025. According to the latest report from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), home sales across the ...

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How Falling Rates Open Doors for Gig Workers in Vernon & Kelowna | Mortgages for Non-Traditional Income

How Falling Rates Open Doors for Gig Workers in Vernon & Kelowna | Mortgages for Non-Traditional Income

October 7, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

When rates begin to fall, many people think: “Great, cheaper borrowing.” But for gig workers, freelancers, and people with non-traditional incomes, those lower rates can actually create ...

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How the Recent Rate Cut in BC Affects Vernon & Kelowna Homebuyers — What You Need to Know

How the Recent Rate Cut in BC Affects Vernon & Kelowna Homebuyers — What You Need to Know

September 23, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

You’re sipping your morning coffee, scrolling through the news, and see that the Bank of Canada just dropped its overnight rate to 2.50%. That’s a 0.25% cut from its previous level. If you ...

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Bank of Canada lowers policy rate to 2.5%

Bank of Canada lowers policy rate to 2.5%

September 17, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75% and the deposit rate at 2.45%. After remaining resilient to sharply higher U ...

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30-Year Mortgages in Vernon & Kelowna - New 2025 Rules

30-Year Mortgages in Vernon & Kelowna - New 2025 Rules

September 9, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

Did You Know? In 2025, new mortgage rules reshaped buying power across the Okanagan. First time buyers can now access insured mortgages with 30 year amortizations, the insured price cap increased t ...

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7 Reasons to Work With a Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Broker

7 Reasons to Work With a Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Broker

August 26, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

Looking for a Mortgage Broker in Vernon or Kelowna... start here Most Vernon buyers start at their bank. Smart shoppers compare options. A local mortgage broker searches banks, credit unions, and alt ...

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Reverse Mortgages in Vernon & Kelowna - Retirement Solutions for BC Seniors

Reverse Mortgages in Vernon & Kelowna - Retirement Solutions for BC Seniors

August 19, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

How Can You Use a Reverse Mortgage to Enhance Retirement Life in Vernon and Kelowna? For many homeowners in Vernon and Kelowna, retirement is about enjoying the beauty of the Okanagan, whether that m ...

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Unlocking Homeownership: The Ultimate Guide to Mortgage Brokers in Vernon and Kelowna, BC

Unlocking Homeownership: The Ultimate Guide to Mortgage Brokers in Vernon and Kelowna, BC

August 5, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

Kelowna buyers win with a clear plan and the right broker. Start with our local hubs, Kelowna Mortgage Broker and Vernon Mortgage Broker, then review purchase steps on Home Purchase Mortgages. ...

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July 30 - 2025 - Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%

July 30 - 2025 - Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%

July 30, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. While some elements of US trade policy have started to become m ...

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Decoding the June 2025 CMHC Housing Stats in Vernon, BC

Decoding the June 2025 CMHC Housing Stats in Vernon, BC

July 29, 2025 | Posted by: Posted by: Dawn Stephanishin & Jenn Wightman - Vernon and Kelowna Mortgage Brokers

Navigating the ever-fluctuating housing market in Vernon, BC can be challenging. Today, we decode the latest CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) housing stats for June 2025 to provide you w ...

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