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4 CRITICAL QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK YOUR MORTGAGE BROKER

4 CRITICAL QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK YOUR MORTGAGE BROKER We have often talked about understanding the personalities of your mortgage on our blog, but another…

About CHIP Home Income Plan

Through the CHIP Home Income Plan, homeowners 55+ can access up to 55% of the current appraised value of their principal residence. The exact amount…

Advice for Single Homebuyers

Advice for Single Homebuyers More than a third of first-time homebuyers in Canada are single. If you’re thinking of joining this group, here’s what you…

Banks & Credit Unions vs Monoline Lenders

Banks & Credit Unions vs Monoline Lenders We are all familiar with the banks and local credit unions, but what are monoline lenders and why…

EMOTIONAL HOMEBUYERS CAN LOSE OUT ON THE BEST DEALS

EMOTIONAL HOMEBUYERS CAN LOSE OUT ON THE BEST DEALS Buying a home is financial decision, but also an emotional experience. Before we’ve explored every room,…

Important Things to Consider Before You List Your Home

Important Things to Consider Before You List Your Home There are several things to consider before you take the plunge and put your home up…

MORTGAGE DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Mortgage Document Checklist BUYING A HOME? INFORMATION THAT DESCRIBES THE PROPERTY YOU ARE BUYING: Purchase and sale agreement MLS listing with photo Name, address, telephone…

Mortgage Insurance and Your Borrowing Power

Mortgage Insurance and Your Borrowing Power As a Canadian homebuyer or homeowner, your borrowing power is impacted by a few factors. Recent changes to the…

What does it mean to co-sign for a mortgage?

What does it mean to co-sign for a mortgage? There seems to be some confusion about what it actually means to co-sign on a mortgage…

What Your Banker Won’t Tell You!

4 CRITICAL QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK YOUR MORTGAGE BROKER Did you know the biggest difference between getting your mortgage from a bank vs. a mortgage…

Why you should speak to your broker before you sell your home

Why you should speak to your broker before you sell your home While many people will speak to a mortgage broker before buying a home,…