Mortgagenomics Canada

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caFriday's blowout jobs report was the last big data release before next week's Bank of Canada decision — and it quietly flipped the market's expectations for where rates go next. Most people assume the next move is still a cut, but traders are now pricing a 53% chance of a hike by December. In this episode, I break down what triggered the shift and what it means if you're renewing in the next 12 months, holding a variable, or waiting to buy.CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caThere's a troubling pattern showing up across BC and Alberta right now — buyers shopping for condos with a pre-approval that was never built around the actual cost of condo ownership. Two variables that every condo qualification must include — the monthly maintenance fee and annual property tax — are routinely being left out, and buyers are only finding out when they're already in the middle of a deal. In today's environment, where condo fees have escalated sharply and property taxes have followed, these aren't minor omissions — combined, they can reduce your real purchasing power by $65,000 or more. This episode breaks down exactly how both variables affect your qualification math, with real numbers, and tells you what to ask your mortgage provider before you start shopping.CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caWestern Canada's housing markets — Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, the Interior, the Island — are each at a different point in their cycle right now, and many analysts are starting to signal that some regions may be approaching a turning point. But the more important conversation isn't about where the bottom is — it's about why trying to find the perfect entry point is almost always a more expensive strategy than simply buying when you're personally ready. In my latest article, I use the Andex chart to make this case in a way I think will genuinely reframe how you think about timing your real estate purchase. It's worth the read, regardless of which market you're watching.CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caCanada is in the middle of the largest mortgage renewal wave in a generation, and right now millions of homeowners are deciding whether to stay with their current lender or make a move — and most of them don't know the one detail that determines whether switching lenders costs a few hundred dollars or several thousand. In this episode, I break down exactly what happens to your mortgage when it hits its maturity date, why a few days past maturity on the right product is almost free, and why some lenders handle this very differently than you'd expect. If your renewal is coming up in the next 12 months, this is the article to read before you sign anything.CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caMost people assume that a smaller bankruptcy is easier to overcome when applying for a mortgage — but the opposite is often true, and the reason why reveals a lot about how lenders think. Most major lenders won't even consider a mortgage application from someone with a past bankruptcy unless the amount exceeded $50,000, and understanding the logic behind that rule is something every borrower with past credit challenges needs to know. This episode breaks down exactly why this threshold exists, what other conditions apply, and what your options are if your bankruptcy falls below it.CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caThe Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% this week for the fifth straight time, with Governor Macklem openly admitting that war, tariffs, and oil make 2026 anyone's guess. What most people missed is the fine print: the Bank described future hikes as "consecutive increases" while easing got a single "cut" — and central bankers choose those words deliberately. In the full episode, I break down why the bond market is pricing a hike by December, and why fixed-leaning terms now model out cheapest even if hikes don't arrive until 2028. If you're renewing or buying in the next year, this episode is definitely worth your time.CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caMost borrowers don't realize that certain types of non-taxable income — like disability payments, workers' compensation, or self-employed write-offs — can be increased by up to 35% when calculating what you qualify for on a mortgage. This one adjustment can add $50,000 or more in borrowing power to a file, yet it gets overlooked all the time. In my latest blog, I break down exactly which income sources qualify for a gross-up, how the math works, and what the real-world dollar impact looks like. If you or someone you know is self-employed or receiving non-taxable income, this episode is worth a listen.CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caCLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caCLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!