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RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE RATES EFFECTIVE: September 17, 2009

 

Prime Rate = 2.25%

TERM
(fixed)

Bank
Rate

BEST
Broker
Rate

1 Year

3.75

2.55

2 Year

4.05

2.90

3 Year

4.65

3.45

4 Year

5.14

 3.74*

5 Year

5.85

3.99

7 Year

6.80

 5.30*

10 Year

6.90

 5.40*

15 Year

9.55

9.25

18 Year

9.55

9.25

25 Year

9.65

9.35

Variable Rate
Mortgages

Prime + 0.20%

 2.45*

 

A Review of First-time Buyer Programs

1) Property Transfer Tax Relief Program

Tax charged when clients purchase a home. The tax is 1% of the 1st $200K and 2% on the balance. If you’re a first-time buyer you may be exempt from the tax if you meet certain conditions. Visit, http://www.gibbardhoffart.com/default.aspx?PageID=1048

 

2) Homebuyer’s Plan (using RRSP’s as a down payment)

If you qualify for the program, you will be able to withdraw the money from your RSP (up to $25K each now) without the normal witholding tax and pay back the RSPs within 15 years.

Visit: http://www.gibbardhoffart.com/default.aspx?PageID=1024

 

3) New Buyer’s Tax Credit up to $750

Tax credit up to $750 to assist first-time buyers in purchasing a prime residence.  The credit is calculated on your personal income taxes and is to assist with the various closing costs involved in purchasing a home.  Visit: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2009/fqhbtc-eng.html

 

KAREN GIBBARD, Mortgage Professional
karen@gibbardhoffart.com

GABE HOFFART, Mortgage Professional
gabe@gibbardhoffart.com

 

 

- Gibbard Hoffart Financial Group

#103-145 West 15th Street
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1R9