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Why a Good Credit Score May Not Be Enough
A good credit score is definitely an important factor for anyone, who wants to be approved for a mortgage. However, it's far from being…
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3 Essential Questions To Consider When Getting Your First Mortgage
You asked and we answered! What is the best advice for first-time homebuyers? Buying your first home is an amazing milestone. You don’t have…
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Applying For a Home Mortgage? Here’s What You’ll Need To Know.
Buying a house is probably the biggest purchase you'll ever make. To help, we have put together a list of what you'll need to…
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The Lowdown on the First-Time Buyer Incentive
The first-time buyer incentive, launching on September 2nd, is a shared equity program designed to reduce mortgage payments for qualifying first-time buyers who have…
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What is A Co-Signer and Why You Should Use One
With the housing market looking up, many people are feeling more optimistic about buying a house. Saving for a downpayment is a challenge for…
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Rent vs Buy: The Benefits and Drawbacks
To rent or to buy? This is a question to give some serious thought, considering it is one of the biggest financial decisions you…
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The Down Payment Assistance Program
UPDATE: The program is now available and this article has been updated with current information. Buying a home is an amazing achievement and an…
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When using RRSP for a downpayment, consider these points.
When examining financial options for a downpayment when buying a home, many people consider making a withdrawal from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)…
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Understanding Interest Rates and APRs
The more knowledge that you have about the details of a mortgage, the better you are at making decisions about the transaction. You feel…
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