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- Dec 04, 2022
Why Do I Need to Pay a CMHC Premium on my Mortgage?
We get it. Extra fees, premiums, and varying interest rates are annoying. What do they even mean? What is their role in a mortgage? Today let’s break down the concept of insured mortgages, a.k.a. CMHC premiums.
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- Nov 04, 2022
Easily Explain to Me: What’s a Mortgage Pre-Approval Versus a Pre-Qualification?
A mortgage pre-approval is the process of confirming an individual’s creditworthiness prior to having a mortgage purchase contract in place. It is the initial process that qualifies an individual for a loan based on the information they have provided – i.e., credit, debt, employment history, and income. It indicates to sellers that you are eligible to obtain financing and acts as a financial security blanket when home shopping.
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- Oct 04, 2022
The Urban Dictionary of Construction and Pre-Construction Mortgages
Construction and pre-construction mortgages…what does it all mean? Aren’t they the same thing, except one has “pre” at the beginning? Not quite. Let’s explore these concepts together.
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- Sep 01, 2022
How Easy is it for Foreigners to Secure a Mortgage in Canada?
Obtaining a mortgage in Canada is relatively easy for foreigners and newcomers to the country because there are very few restrictions that limit foreigners from purchasing a property. In fact, the homebuying process is like the one that Canadian citizens follow! Let’s take a look…
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- Aug 05, 2022
Don't Discount Rent-To-Own
Rent-to-Own (RTO) is an agreement between a landlord and tenant in which the tenant agrees to rent the property for a certain period and has an option to buy before the lease expires.
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- Jul 06, 2022
How Can a Mortgage Broker Help You When Interest Rates are Rising?
Inflation, rising interest rates, increasing housing prices – it can all be overwhelming! What could possibly be next?! Let’s break it down and talk about how rising interest rates correlate to homeownership.
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- Jun 08, 2022
Understanding Mortgage Renewals
Mortgage renewals are the bread and butter of home ownership. Not really, but they are EXTREMELY important.
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- Mar 22, 2022
Fixed vs Variable
When obtaining a mortgage, there is always the question of a fixed or variable interest rate. There are pros to cons to both types, which we will explore below.
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- Feb 15, 2022
How to Use Prepayments to Be Mortgage Free
Using mortgage prepayment options can drastically reduce the total amount of money you spend on your mortgage – and shorten the time it takes to pay it down! If you follow these three steps, you can be mortgage free sooner than ever!
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- Jan 12, 2022
8 Things to Avoid After a Mortgage Preapproval
You have word from your agent letting you know you are pre-approved for a mortgage. This is an exciting time as you are well on your way to purchasing a new home. A preapproval is usually good for 60 to 120 days depending on the lender. If you do not purchase a home within this time frame, the lender may require you to get preapproved again. Therefore, it is important to continue the great behavior that got you the preapproval, in the first place. Below are eight tips to help keep your financial situation preapproval ready.
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