Marko Gelo, Mortgage Broker in Vancouver

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Your mortgage maturity date is coming — and what happens next could either save you thousands or cost you thousands.It a...
06/23/2026

Your mortgage maturity date is coming — and what happens next could either save you thousands or cost you thousands.

It all depends on one key detail most homeowners don’t know.

If you’re renewing in the next 6–12 months, my most recent blog is worth the read.



Millions of Canadians are renewing right now. Here's what happens to your mortgage at maturity — and why a few days past the date costs almost nothing.

A smaller bankruptcy can actually be harder to overcome than a larger one when applying for a mortgage.Sounds backwards ...
06/19/2026

A smaller bankruptcy can actually be harder to overcome than a larger one when applying for a mortgage.

Sounds backwards — but lenders aren't looking at the damage. They're looking at the circumstances surrounding why you declared bankruptcy in the first place.

Read the full article below.


Understand why a smaller bankruptcy can actually be harder to overcome than a larger one when applying for a mortgage.

Did you know your non-taxable income can be boosted by up to 35% when qualifying for a mortgage?If you're on disability,...
06/08/2026

Did you know your non-taxable income can be boosted by up to 35% when qualifying for a mortgage?
If you're on disability, receiving workers' comp, or self-employed with write-offs reducing your declared income — you may qualify for more than you think. The rules are specific, and most people don't know they exist.
Read the full article below.

Certain incomes can be grossed up to boost your mortgage qualifying power. Learn which sources qualify and what lenders allow.

Canada had a strong jobs month in May — here's a breakdown of what it means for rates and housing.
06/06/2026

Canada had a strong jobs month in May — here's a breakdown of what it means for rates and housing.

Canada had a strong jobs month in May. Here's the breakdown of what it means for rates and housing.

Did you know a flare-up in the Middle East can move your mortgage rate in Canada? Here's a plain-English breakdown of wh...
06/03/2026

Did you know a flare-up in the Middle East can move your mortgage rate in Canada?

Here's a plain-English breakdown of what could happen and how it could impact your renewal or home purchase.

Full article here below 👉 https://homefinancingsolutions.ca/blog/middle-east-oil-shock-canadian-mortgage-rates

A Middle East flare-up sent oil prices soaring this week — and Canadian mortgage rates felt it. Here's what it means for your renewal or purchase.

Did you know first-time buyers in BC could save over $60,000 in taxes on a new construction purchase right now? 🏡The PTT...
06/03/2026

Did you know first-time buyers in BC could save over $60,000 in taxes on a new construction purchase right now? 🏡
The PTT exemptions and the new 2025 GST rebate make this one of the best times in years to buy new. Here's what you need to know.

Full article below.



Learn how BC's PTT exemptions and the new 2025 federal GST rebate could save first-time buyers over $60,000.

Considering what's going on in the world these days, we're looking ok heading into Q2..
05/29/2026

Considering what's going on in the world these days, we're looking ok heading into Q2..



Canada’s economy slipped into mild recession territory, but April’s stronger data may keep the Bank of Canada on pause. Here’s what it means for mortgage holders, buyers, and fixed-rate pricing.

Behind the scenes of mortgage qualification in Canada — and why it can feel overwhelming for some borrowers.
05/25/2026

Behind the scenes of mortgage qualification in Canada — and why it can feel overwhelming for some borrowers.

The mortgage approval process can feel invasive, repetitive, and overly detailed. But behind the document requests, income checks, and down payment paper trails, there is usually a reason. Here’s why preparation matters more than ever.

30-year amortizations, easier renewal switches, tighter refinance rules, and shifting lender policies are quietly reshap...
05/19/2026

30-year amortizations, easier renewal switches, tighter refinance rules, and shifting lender policies are quietly reshaping the Canadian mortgage landscape. Some doors are opening. Others are closing. The real question is: in today’s mortgage market, are the rules working for you — or against you?

Read my recent blogcast to read more.

Divorce can quietly create major mortgage qualification and credit issues. Learn the three biggest problems separating couples commonly face.

Divorces and mortgage qualification - here's what you need to know
05/16/2026

Divorces and mortgage qualification - here's what you need to know

Divorce can quietly create major mortgage qualification and credit issues. Learn the three biggest problems separating couples commonly face.

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