Topic: Residential Mortgages
Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft is Common Sense
By: The Super BrokerEmail transmissions are not protected from hackers, phishers, thieves, and con artists; you should take multiple precautions to keep your identity protected.
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.
Building the Right Team at Mortgage Time
By: Elias KellendonkA mortgage broker will help you ascertain the true amount you can afford to spend on your new home, before you start shopping.
Don't be Afraid to Talk to a Mortgage Broker
By: Elias KellendonkHalloween aside, this October has plenty of reasons to get you spooked, what with a recession, a long and tiring election campaign, and recent world events. Plenty of reasons, but your mortgage need not be one of them. We’re here to help in this frightful time, no matter if you’re buying a home, renewing your …
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.
Refinance and Consolidate Your Mortgage
By: The Super BrokerDebt consolidation or a Mortgage Refinance can cost effectively remove debt, and can make the financing of your future projects that much easier.
Mortgage insurance rule changes…how will they affect you?
By: Tamar LeisIn October and November this year the Government of Canada made changes to mortgage insurance requirements. Mortgage insurance is provided by three companies in Canada. The biggest provider of mortgage insurance is CMHC a crown corporation. This insurance is paid for by the borrower and protects the lender in case of default. It reduces the …
How the recent rate cuts may impact mortgage regulations
By: mkerznerWith the latest Bank of Canada (BoC) rate cut to 0.50% comes a reminder that many would like us to believe our housing market is tenuous. Once again there is a lot of discussion about just how overheated our market is and the dire circumstances many current home buyers are likely to find themselves at …
How to Compost
By: Elias KellendonkMake your Backyard Greener Composting is an easy, inexpensive way to ensure your planting soil is getting the nutrients it needs. Compost and leave and grass mulches improve soil texture, prevent erosion, better hold moisture and encourage healthy plant growth. A healthy yard often means a healthy home – less opportunities for water to seep …