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A Quick Guide to Mortgage Rate Changes
When deciding to become a homeowner, it is important to determine what you can afford both now and in the future, which can be…
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For Better or Worse: Mortgage Rules in the Past vs Present
If you haven't looked for a new home or thought about a refinance recently, you might not realize that we've had big changes in…
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Top Reasons For a Variable Rate Mortgage
Question: Want to pay more for your mortgage than you have to? Most homebuyers and homeowners will answer that question with an emphatic "NO!".…
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Got a Variable Mortgage? Now’s the Time to Refinance
If you have a variable rate mortgage that you acquired between 2015 and 2017, you're likely paying a higher rate of interest than you…
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Speedy, Flexible, And Offers Options. What Am I?
You were driving one lazy Saturday afternoon, and you found your dream home. It's everything you ever wanted. It's like the For Sale sign…
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Peace of Mind for Homebuyers
Purchasing a home is an exciting event, and because it is likely the largest investment you will make, it can be intimidating to even…
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Selling a Home Without a Tarion Warranty? Read This First!
Tarion warranties protect buyers, but what you don't know as a seller could cost you. If you're selling a home without a Tarion warranty,…
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Rate Updates
To Refinance or Not to Refinance – That is the Question
Your home is likely your most valuable asset. The decision to refinance deserves serious consideration. First, it's important to understand exactly what refinances are…
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Collateral vs. Standard Charge Mortgages
It’s important to understand the differences between a collateral and standard charge mortgage. Simply put, they are suited to different needs and if you…
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Solving Insolvency Issues – Mortgage Brokers to the Rescue
There are many options when managing insolvency, but the two that are most extreme are declaring bankruptcy and submitting a consumer proposal. Both eliminate…
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