Mortgagenomics Canada

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Aug 2026

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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 mortgages@markogelo.ca https://homefinancingsolutions.ca/blog/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 1, 202613 min

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 doesn't work the way most people assume. Some lenders quietly pad the held rate with a premium while others will hold the full discount outright. In this article, I break down how to tell which kind of hold you're getting, why timing your renewal submission months in advance (and sometimes even earlier) matters so much, and the questions worth asking before you assume anything. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 29, 202612 min

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 Treasury data. Most people's first instinct is that this must give Canada some kind of leverage over Washington, but Japan's own $1.1 trillion position proves that instinct wrong. I break down why the U.S. can sell this much debt so easily, what actually happened when Japan floated using its holdings as a bargaining chip, and why this whole dynamic quietly shapes the fixed mortgage rate you're offered. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 26, 202611 min

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 same direction — they're not. What most people don't realize is that your variable rate and your fixed rate follow two entirely different sets of forces, and right now those forces are pointing different ways. I broke down both stories — the Bank of Canada's next move and what's actually driving bond yields after the trade breakdown — so you can make sense of the headlines. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 21, 202617 min

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. What a lot of people don't realize is that even if the Bank of Canada holds steady on September 2nd, your fixed mortgage rate could still move — because fixed rates are priced off global bond yields, not the Bank of Canada. This week's article breaks down why bond markets in the US, Japan, and the UK just hit multi-year highs, what's really driving them, and what it means whether you're on variable, renewing soon, or house hunting in a housing market that's quietly rebalancing. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 15, 202612 min

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 depending on which one it is, that assumption could be wrong. A lot of clients are surprised to learn that a straightforward renewal with your current lender often needs no legal involvement at all, while switching lenders or refinancing usually does. In this week's episode, I break down exactly which transactions require legal services, which don't, and roughly what it all costs. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 10, 20269 min

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 legal step that gets triggered more often than people expect. A lot of clients are surprised to learn it's not optional once a lender flags it — and it can hold up closing if it's not booked early. In this episode, I break down exactly when it applies, what the appointment actually looks like, and how much it costs. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 5, 202611 min

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 untouched in your account for 90 consecutive days are no longer treated as a gift at all — they become your own money in the eyes of your lender. That distinction can open up mortgage programs a fresh gift wouldn't qualify for, and it's just one of several rules worth knowing before you rely on family funds. In this episode, I broke down the full picture — who can gift you money, how much paperwork is really required, and what happens when funds come from abroad. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 31, 202616 min

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 the most common ways families help each other into the market. What surprises most people is that a co-signor is on the hook for 100% of the mortgage and it lands on their own credit report, while even guarantors aren't always as protected as they think. In my latest episode, I break down the real difference between the two roles, why a strong income doesn't always mean a stronger application, the industry-wide shift toward registering co-signors (and guarantors) on title, and the exit strategy that means you're not on the hook forever. If you've been asked to co-sign or guarantee a mortgage — or you're thinking of asking someone — listen to this first. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 25, 202614 min

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 know this and those who don't can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars over time. Most people don't realize there's a refinancing move that can turn a mortgage-heavy property into a cash-flowing rental almost overnight. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode. CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 13, 202610 min

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 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 Channel CLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.