Tag: mortgage application
Saving for a Down Payment
By: Elias KellendonkAny down payment that totals less than 20 per cent of the property value will require mortgage default insurance, and be considered a high ratio loan.
The Lender’s Equations: How Much Mortgage will you Qualify for?
By: Elias KellendonkLenders basically use two rules to determine the mortgage you are eligible to be funded to receive.
Happy Home Hunting Tips for Canadians
By: Elias KellendonkFinding the right home for you comes down to three chief factors: affordability, lifestyle, and your future needs.
Should you Sacrifice Pre-Payment Options for a Lower Mortgage Rate?
By: Elias KellendonkTaking a Look at the No Frills Mortgage If you knew there was virtually no chance of your amassing a pre-payment, moving, or needing to refinance for the next five years, would you give up all of your mortgage options for the lowest rate possible? That is what the No Frills Mortgage offers to home …
45 per cent of Canadians Purchasing Property Solo: TD Poll
By: Elias KellendonkRising Trend – First-Time Homebuyers Purchasing Based on Price over Amenities and shirking the Fundamentals Results of the 2011 TD Canada Trust First Time Homebuyers Report showed that nearly half of first-time homebuyers will purchase their property alone. These figures, issued Wednesday, indicated that 57 per cent of men and 33 per cent of women …
Who are Canada's Top Mortgage Lenders?
By: Elias KellendonkAccording to recent CAAMP reports, though 55 per cent of mortgage shoppers will start with mortgage brokers, only 27 per cent will also close with them
Canadian Banks Raise Fixed-Rates
By: Elias KellendonkTD Canada Trust and RBC have decided to increase mortgage rates on their five-year fixed rates by as much as 25 basis points
Filogix Expert, the Canadian Mortgage Broker’s Preferred Program
By: Elias KellendonkIn the last three months, more than 14,000 different mortgage brokers and 77 lenders used Filogix Expert to submit their mortgage applications in Canada.
Canadians Negotiate Lower Mortgage Rates
By: Elias KellendonkA growing number of Canadians are negotiating lower than advertised rates.
The All-in-One Mortgage Calculator
By: Elias KellendonkImagine a mortgage calculator so comprehensive that the least expensive route to home ownership becomes tangible before a commitment is made