News Items tag as: mortgage broker

Struggling to make ends meet? Here are some ways to get help
June 19, 2023 - 6:00 PM

The world is vastly different today than anyone could have predicted just a few years ago.
Kelowna mortgage broker suspended and fined $10,000
December 01, 2022 - 7:00 PM
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A Kelowna mortgage broker has been fined $10,000 by the Registrar of Mortgage Brokers and cannot apply to be relicensed for six months.
Creative Solutions for Buying a Home
June 29, 2020 - 8:00 AM

Whether you approach your bank for a mortgage or challenge tradition by seeking the guidance of a licensed broker, now is a great time to buy a home or invest in real estate. Rates are just points off the historical lows of 2016 but the down payment rules still apply - 5 percent for a house priced less than $500,000.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments
A costly campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida failed Tuesday and California voters took a step toward tough crime laws as voters in dozens of states weighed more than 140 measures appearing on the ballot alongside races for pres

Big jump for Central Okanagan real estate listings, but sales still way down
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan have started to pick up with the September to October increase in listings the largest in more than 20 years. However, while nearly 60% more property sold last month than in October 2023 sales remai

Struggling to make ends meet? Here are some ways to get help