Canadian Housing Market
Business Accounts
Investments
Mortgages
Kristen Facts
100

What is the average home price in Alberta?

Approximately $493,549 as per the Canadian Housing Market Report July 2024

100

Which business dynamic has the highest success rate?

1) Male Owned/Run 2) Female Owned/Run 3) Male and Female Owned/Run

3 - Male and Female Owned/Run

100

Who can contribute to an RESP?

Anyone and Everyone - Parents, Grandparents, Friends...
100

What should be the first step in purchasing a home?

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage

100
What is my favorite animal?

Horses

200

What is the estimated forecast for the average house price in 2025?

$520,000 

200
What is the fee for team member assisted transactions on a self-serve business account?

$2.50 - except cash/coin purchases. efts, wires, bank drafts ect.. have additional charges.

200

When can you cash a non-redeemable GIC?

When the account holder passes away, or if the account holder can prove financial hardship (which is near impossible)

200

What is principal?

What is equity?

The amount of money borrowed or still owed on a mortgage.


The difference between the market value of a home and the outstanding mortgage balance.

200

What is my favorite hobby?

Photography

300

What is the Home Buyers Plan?

A program that allows first-time home buyers to withdraw funds from their RRSP or FHSA to buy their first home.

300

For the Business Premium Account - What is the minimum balance required to waive the monthly fee?

$75,000

300

RDSP stands for what?

Registered Disability Savings Plan

300

What is the purpose of a mortgage stress test?

To ensure borrowers can afford their mortgage.

300

What are my kid's names

Shawn and Jesse

400

What is the average cost of rent in the Edmonton area for a 1,2 or 3 bedroom home?

1 - $1397 (up 16% from last year)

2 - $1725 (up 15% from last year)

3 - $1975 (up 12% from last year)

400

What is W by ATB?

Inclusive business banking services and advice to power possibility for women-led businesses looking to grow. 

400

How many types of investment savings are there?

7 - TFSA, GIC/CIC, MUTUAL FUNDS, USD, FHSA, PRECIOUS METALS, HISA

400

What is the down payment required for a conventional mortgage?

At least 20% of the homes purchase price.
400

How do I drink my water?

Always flavored, sometimes mint, lemon and lime

500

What is the average mortgage payment in Edmonton?

$1738.00

500

Where do you find information on old accounts that no longer exist?

On ATB.COM under business accounts, open a business account, scroll down to terms and conditions, open additional charges.. 

500

How many compass portfolios are there?

6 - Compass Conservative, Compass Conservative Balanced, Compass Balanced, Compass Balanced Growth, Compass Growth, Compass Maximum Growth

500

What is the difference between a mortgage term and amortization?

The mortgage term is the length of time you are committed to the mortgage rate, lender and conditions; the amortization period is the total time over which you will pay off your mortgage.

500

What are my favorite holidays and why?

Halloween and Christmas - Decorating and/or dressing up (tees/sweaters)