News Room

New 30-Year Amortizations for Insured Mortgages

Effective August 1, 2024, the government will allow 30-year mortgage amortizations for first-time homeowners who purchase newly built homes.  For existing mortgage holders who meet specific criteria, “permanent amortization relief” will be available to extend repayment periods for as long as they need to get to the number they can afford to pay monthly. It’s an extension from the 25-year mortgage amortizations previously allowed. However, this isn’t for everyone… there is a significant risk to lifetime wealth creation and must be managed with an eye to interest rates and payment terms to reduce the non-deductible interest costs.  

Lumping Options and Stock Transactions

I do about 200 trades a year. Can I assemble all trades into one final total instead of having to input each one, one line at a time?

Earn CE Credits and Advance Your Advisory Practice

Expand your specialized wealth management knowledge with the Master Financial Advisor™ program. Find out how you can attend the Retirement and Succession Planning Bootcamp at no charge.

Financial Fotographs Launches with Success

Financial Fotographs, the book that is making money management a function of the family unit, was officially launched February 2 at Coyote Creek Golf Course in Surrey, BC.

Accounting for Business Transitions

At some time in the lifecycle of a business, the owner/manager must deal with the sale or succession of their business. In Accounting for Business Transitions, understand the business issues involved and know what financial information is required to make decisions during the sale or transfer of the business.

Calculate the Tax Impact on Your Clients’ Investment Income

The Investment Income Calculator provides a step-by-step method for planning investment income for a single client or a couple over a four-year period and will quickly determine the tax impact on investment income and help you reconfigure solutions when alternative saving strategies are required. Try a free trial today!

Find the Sweet Spots at DAC 2014

Soar higher, think bigger, and drive your future value proposition and results. Don’t miss our 11th annual Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 9-12 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Early bird pricing ends June 30.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Effective August 1, new 30-year mortgage amortizations are available for first-time home buyers purchasing newly built homes. Will you recommend this option to your clients? Tell us why in the comments!

  • Yes
    4 votes
    20%
  • No
    16 votes
    80%