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What Is a High Ratio Mortgage?

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If you’re looking to settle into a home, the buying process can seem complicated and difficult to understand. You need to consider your down payment, payment frequency, high or low ratio mortgage, and other factors. While your mortgage broker can help you, you must understand how mortgages work.  What is a high ratio mortgage? Continue […]

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​​Is Buying or Renting the Better Option?

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To buy or to rent? It can seem like the ultimate question; how do you know which option is better? If you’re looking to own a home, you’re not on this journey alone, but you need to decide if homeownership is right for you first.  Continue reading to learn more about buying and renting, including […]

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What Is a Reverse Mortgage in Canada

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From home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) to refinancing your mortgage, there are several unique ways you can leverage your home and reach your financial goals. Even as you get older, you can use your home to help support your retirement. While you can tap into the income provided by your RRSP, Canadian Pension Plan, […]

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Should I Accept My Mortgage Renewal Offer? 5 Mortgage Renewal Tips

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Time to Re-Evaluate  It’s a busy world these days! If you’re under a lot of pressure, anxious about the current happenings in your life, or don’t exactly consider yourself to be financially savvy, it can be tempting to sign and return your mortgage renewal offer letter without a second thought.  Maybe you don’t know where […]

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How to Choose the Right Mortgage for You

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Searching for a mortgage is a sign of an exciting time in your life! This excitement shouldn’t be spoiled by the extra stress of trying to become a mortgage expert. Whether you’re looking for a commercial or residential mortgage, we’ve got you covered. We’re here to put your mind at ease and get you back […]

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Understanding Your Mortgage: More than Just the Rate

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Too Much Weight on Rate When was the last time someone told you your weight— the number on your scale— was the only measure of your health? Hopefully, it wasn’t recently! Health and fitness are much more complex than that. You need to account for muscle mass, body composition, cardiovascular stamina, and so much more! […]

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How You Can Leverage Your HELOC as an Investment Tool

Once you own a home, you begin to build equity through mortgage payments. Over time, that equity grows and can allow you to utilize it to secure low-interest funds in the form of a one-time loan (“second mortgage”) or a home equity line of credit (HELOC). HELOCs can be a great source of financial value […]

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Longer vs. Shorter Mortgage Amortizations: Differences in Costs, Cashflow, & Affordability

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Let’s Talk Mortgage Amortizations Buying a home is an exciting time whether you are purchasing your first home, upsizing, or downsizing. However, choosing the mortgage that is right for you can also feel daunting. Once you have determined how much you are willing and able to spend on a home, and found the perfect home, […]

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