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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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Understanding the RRSP Home Buyer’s Plan

Many Canadians dream of owning their own home, but putting together enough money for the downpayment isn’t always easy. To help more Canadians purchase homes, the Government of Canada offers a program called the Home Buyer’s Plan. The money you withdraw under the plan is tax-free, but funds used to repay the money you borrowed […]

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Your Guide to the Recently-Announced Federal CMHC New Home Buyer’s Plan

Many Canadians dream of owning their own home, but with an increasingly competitive housing market and the rising cost of living, many find that dream might be beyond their reach. To help middle-class Canadians purchase either their first home or a home for a relative with a disability, the Government of Canada has the Home […]

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How Debt Stacks Up Against Mortgage Approval

‘Tis the season for sharing, family, giving, and unfortunately, overspending! If one of your 2019 goals is to buy a property, keeping debt loads in check in more important than ever. The impact of non-mortgage related consumer debt on mortgage qualifying is definitely not something anyone can afford to ignore. Qualifying for a Mortgage Isn’t […]

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The Benefits of Choosing a Mortgage Broker

Mortgage brokers are an invaluable resource to borrowers. Mortgage brokers possess a wealth of information, in-depth product knowledge, and have access to the most competitive mortgage rates and products. This puts mortgage brokers in a position that lets them help their clients achieve their financial and homeownership goals. Some of the advantages of choosing a […]

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