https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/first-time-buyer-prospects-a-big-question-for-2024/474055 Leah Zlatkin, chief operating officer at Mortgage Outlet, told Canadian Mortgage Professional that a likely lower-interest rate environment, a continuing surge in immigration, and a sluggish economy were likely to counterbalance each other and keep prices relatively steady for the year ahead. “When you have declining rates and immigration, that usually leads to an […]

https://globalnews.ca/news/10219789/fixed-mortgage-rates-canada-january-2024/ Mortgage Outlet COO and broker Leah Zlatkin notes that three-year fixed mortgages are also down from recent highs, floating just above the five-per cent market. “It is a really good time to get a lower (fixed) interest rate than you would’ve been getting for the last year,” she tells Global News. But Zlatkin also […]

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/renewals-set-to-offer-big-opportunity-for-brokers-in-2024-and-beyond/472711 Leah Zlatkin (pictured), chief operating officer and broker at Mortgage Outlet, told Canadian Mortgage Professional that borrowers are likely to consider as wide a range of options as possible when renewing, opening the door for brokers to show their value and find new clients in 2024 and beyond. “People, at least anecdotally, are finding that maybe […]

https://globalnews.ca/news/10219789/fixed-mortgage-rates-canada-january-2024/ Mortgage Outlet COO and broker Leah Zlatkin notes that three-year fixed mortgages are also down from recent highs, floating just above the five-per cent market. “It is a really good time to get a lower (fixed) interest rate than you would’ve been getting for the last year,” she tells Global News. But Zlatkin also […]

https://www.cp24.com/video?binId=7.395214#2854038 Leah Zlatkin, of LowestRates.ca, said that for most people are still looking at 2-3 yr fixed rates. “For some one who’s aggressive, and does believe that the Bank of Canada may start decreasing overnight rates, they can go variable” says Zaltkin. “If you’re refinancing in the next six months, I would definetly recommend that […]

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/great-time-to-enter-housing-market Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and Lowestrates.ca expert, said homebuyers could “really get a good steal” while the market is slow in December. “There is a bit of a volatile future ahead of us,” Zlatkin said in an interview with the Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn. “For many consumers, right now is the right time to […]

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/rate-cuts-spark-housing-market-volatility Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and Lowest Rates expert, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the impact a Bank of Canada rate cut could have on Canada’s real estate markets and the different strategies to handle the dynamics based on what stage you are at in your homebuying journey. “There’s a lot of savvy […]

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-does-the-latest-bank-of-canada-announcement-mean-its-go-time-again-for/ Leah Zlatkin of MortgageOutlet.ca said the three-year fixed-rate option is ideal for people who have zero tolerance for the risk of more rate hikes in the future. “There’s a high likelihood that the Bank of Canada will bring rates down,” Ms. Zlatkin said. “But we have no guarantee of that. And the last time […]

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/where-does-opportunity-currently-lie-in-canadas-housing-market/465808 The buyer’s market of today is masking pent-up demand, Leah Zlatkin says. “Given how slow things are right now, and the fact that most people are not qualifying for as much money, it is a really good opportunity for somebody who wants to capitalize, [somebody] who has funds set aside and who will qualify,” […]

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/cmp-talk/whats-next-for-canadas-mortgage-market/465554 The decision to hold was a good one but whether or not it stays that way, will all depend on what people’s spending will look like in the upcoming holiday period, Mortgage Outlet COO, Leah Zlatkin said. BoC has hinted that they are open to increasing rates if inflation doesn’t come down.     […]