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Mortgagenomics Canada

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A podcast hosted by mortgage broker, Marko Gelo. Born and raised in Calgary, then moved to Vancouver in 2011. Dually licensed mortgage broker in the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Mortgagenomics focuses on economics, real estate and feature segments on mortgage qualification strategies and policies. Short how-to formatted episodes on mortgage qualification tips. You can also watch Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast via YouTube. Marko Calgary Contact: 403-606-3751 direct Marko Vancouver Contact: 604-800-9593 direct Call Marko via WhatsApp [email protected] https://homefinancingsolutions.ca/blog/ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noope

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  1. Buy it, then Renovate it - all on your mortgage

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca With fixer-uppers sitting longer and sellers more open to offers, dated homes are quietly becoming some of the best buys in both BC and...

  2. How to Predict Rising Interest Rates?

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca Most people assume fixed mortgage rates move randomly, or that only lenders know when a change is coming — neither is actually true.…

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  3. Can you buy Property if you are not a Canadian Citizen?

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca If you're not a Canadian citizen or PR and you're eyeing a home in Vancouver, Victoria, or Kelowna, there are two rules to be aware of. A…

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  4. 5 Big Headlines From This Week

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca The last few days handed us a genuinely unusual run of headlines — Canada's global investment pitch, a brand new tax break, a surprise…

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  5. Variable Rate Mortgages with Fixed Payments

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca Most homeowners talk about "the variable rate mortgage" like it's one single product, but it's actually two structurally different ones —…

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  6. Bank of Canada announces No Change

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca The Bank of Canada held rates today, but fixed mortgages could still rise. Here's the bond market story behind the headline — and what to…

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  7. Reserving your Interest Rate

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca If you're shopping for a home or coming up on a renewal in the next several months, your rate hold matters more than you'd think — and it...

  8. Canada 5th Largest Holder of US Debt

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca Canada just landed at #5 on the list of the largest foreign holders of U.S. government debt — $460 billion worth, according to the latest...

  9. CUSMA Collapse

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca With the CUSMA trade talks collapsing and the Bank of Canada holding steady, a lot of people assume all interest rates are moving in the…

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  10. Inflation clocked in at 3%

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca Canadian inflation hit 3.0% in July, but almost the entire move traces back to one thing: gas prices tied to overseas shipping disruptions....

  11. Do You Need a Lawyer for Your Mortgage?

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca If you've got a purchase, refinance, or renewal coming up, you might be assuming you automatically need to book a lawyer or notary — and...

  12. Independent Legal Advice

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca If a guarantor, a non-borrowing spouse, or anyone signing without directly benefiting from the funds is part of your mortgage, there's a...

  13. Gifted Down Payments - are they allowed?

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca If family is helping with your down payment, timing matters more than you'd think. Most people don't know that gifted funds sitting…

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  14. Co-Signer or Guarantor - What's the Difference?

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca With qualifying still tough for many first-time buyers, co-signing — and its often-overlooked counterpart, guarantoring — has become one of...

  15. Keep your place and rent it out.

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca A growing number of Canadian homeowners are discovering that upgrading doesn't have to mean selling — and the difference between those who...

  16. Canadian Bond Yields Pointing to December Rate Hike

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca Friday'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...

  17. The Pre-Approval Variables Nobody Checks

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca There's a troubling pattern showing up across BC and Alberta right now — buyers shopping for condos with a pre-approval that was never…

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  18. Time in the Market will always Beat Timing the Market

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca Western Canada's housing markets — Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, the Interior, the Island — are each at a different point in their cycle...

  19. Mortgage Renewal Showdown

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca Canada is in the middle of the largest mortgage renewal wave in a generation, and right now millions of homeowners are deciding whether to...

  20. Qualifying for a Mortgage after Bankruptcy

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca Most people assume that a smaller bankruptcy is easier to overcome when applying for a mortgage — but the opposite is often true, and the...

  21. The BoC Held Rates — But Read the Fine Print

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% this week for the fifth straight time, with Governor Macklem openly admitting that war,...

  22. Income Gross-Up for Mortgage Qualification in Canada

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca Most borrowers don't realize that certain types of non-taxable income — like disability payments, workers' compensation, or self-employed...

  23. Canada May Jobs Report 2026

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube…

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  24. How Middle East tension affects your mortgage rate

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  25. Property Transfer Tax & GST exemptions in BC and AB

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  26. 5yr fixed rate - a stable play?

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  27. Why Mortgage Qualification Feels Like Being Put on Trial

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  28. The Canadian Mortgage Market Is Quietly Changing

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  29. Mortgage Problems Nobody Warns You About During a Divorce

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  30. The hidden calories in todays mortgage rates...

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  31. Resetting Your First-Time Buyer Status After a Separation

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  32. A mortgage that qualifies you based on your assets

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  33. A mortgage with a strategic maturity date - the US Presidential election date

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  34. What Happens If My New Condo Appraises Substantially Lower?

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  35. Hurry up when completing a mortgage application!

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  36. GST Rebate Now in Effect

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  37. BoC Holds Rates… But Pressure Is Building

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  38. Vancouver: A Temporary Population Dip… or a Setup for the Next Wave?

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  39. How to avoid payment shock at renewal time

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  40. Fixed mortgage rates on the rise in Canada, heads up!

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  41. The Quiet Shift Happening Inside Canadian Homes

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  42. When Two Buyer Profiles Collide

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  43. First Time Homebuyer - do it again!

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  44. What Banks look for when reviewing your Condo Documents

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  45. Making changes to your land title

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  46. Vancouver Condo Market 2025: Is Now the Time to Buy?

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  47. Strategic Entry Points for First-Time Home Buyers in Vancouver

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  48. Want to to fix Canada's affordability crisis? Make mortgage payments tax deductible!

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  49. 2025 Fall Mortgagenomic Update

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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  50. Understanding Mortgage Rate Holds

    Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker! 604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver 403-606-3751 cell/text Calgary Call Marko via WhatsApp homefinancingsolutions.ca CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast hosted by mortgage broker, Marko Gelo. Born and raised in Calgary, then moved to Vancouver in 2011. Dually licensed mortgage broker in the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Mortgagenomics focuses on economics, real estate and feature segments on mortgage qualification strategies and policies. Short how-to formatted episodes on mortgage qualification tips.

You can also watch Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast via YouTube.

Marko Calgary Contact: 403-606-3751 direct

Marko Vancouver Contact: 604-800-9593 direct

Call Marko via WhatsApp

[email protected]

https://homefinancingsolutions.ca/blog/

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