Advice for credit challenged clients
In today’s economic climate of tighter credit requirements and increased unemployment rates taking their toll on some Canadians, there’s no doubt that many people may not fit into the traditional banks’ financing boxes as easily as they may have just a...
Looking Beyond Mortgage Rates
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that comparing mortgage rates will guarantee you get the best bang for your mortgage buck. While this may be true for particular situations, there are many scenarios where this strategy is not effective. Following are...
Questions every borrower should ask
If I have mortgage default insurance do I also need mortgage life insurance? Yes. Mortgage life insurance is a life insurance policy on a homeowner, which will allow your family or dependents to pay off the mortgage on the home should something...
Have you considered refinancing to pay off debt?
With the high cost of holiday gift-buying and entertaining now behind you, this may be the perfect time to get the New Year off to a fresh start by refinancing your mortgage and freeing up some money to pay off that high-interest credit card debt. By...
Investment property (rentals)
Given the current national credit-crunched lending environment and the slowing real estate market – which has shifted to a buyer's’ market – coupled with lower interest rates, now is an ideal time to invest in the purchase of rental property. After all,...
Why Use a Mortgage Professional
There are generally two ways to get a mortgage in Canada: From a bank, or from a licensed mortgage professional. While a bank only offers the products from their particular institution, licensed mortgage professionals send millions of dollars in mortgage...
1st Time home buyers
As a first time homebuyer, everything is new and exciting. This is a big decision and I am here to guide you step by step through the process, explaining every detail so you are well equipped to make the right choice purchasing one of the largest assets...