Homie: The App Helping First-Time Homebuyers Build Buying Power

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — from saving a down payment to understanding mortgage rules. In this segment of Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery, Bruce talks with Andrew Peker, founder and CEO of Homie, a new Canadian fintech app designed to help first-time homebuyers understand, track, and grow their buying power. Andrew explains how Homie works: Pulling real financial data securely through partners like Plaid and Equifax Canada Showing users what they can afford based on how a mortgage underwriter would see them Offering habit-building nudges — from avoiding new car loans that could hurt your approval, to staying aware of interest rate impacts Helping users plan for hidden costs like cash reserves, land transfer taxes, and closing fees If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Canada or helping someone become one, this segment will give you practical insight into mortgage readiness, budgeting smarter, and avoiding costly mistakes on the road to homeownership. Find out more at meethomie.ca and connect on LinkedIn.