Posts Tagged ‘Ontario Mortgage’

What exactly is a Mortgage Broker and Why Should I Use One?

Are you undecided about using the services of a mortgage broker or sceptical as to what a mortgage broker can do for you? The purpose of this article is to clarify the many advantages and benefits you will receive when using the services provided by mortgage brokers in Canada.   I am optimistic that after [...]

Homeowners are Taking Out Mortgages – not to Purchase a Home – But to Boost Their Purchasing Power

Real estate has been an outstanding investment in most parts of Canada in the past few years. Home valuations are continuing to rise and have broken through the peak of their 1989 “bubble” in many areas of the country. That’s good news for Canada’s 7. 5 million home owners, who are enjoying an average increase [...]

How to Use a Mortgage to Manage your Debt and Improve your Credit

What if there was such a thing as a magic card that you could carry with you, which had the power to open doors for you all over the world? You show someone your magic card and ‘voila’, you can have what you wish for. You would want to protect that card very carefully, wouldn’t [...]

Fixed or Variable-rate Mortgage?

“Wow!” you say to your spouse as you hit the brakes on the car. “Did you see the mortgage rate those guys are advertising?” Your worries are over, you’re thinking. Just lock in a rate like that for the next ten years, and you’ve got it made. Not so fast. That rate may not [...]

Pick the Right Perks for your Adjustable Rate Mortgage

These are heavy days for Canadian homeowners. If you’ve been in your home even a few years, you’ve probably already enjoyed a modest climb in the value of your home. Even if you don’t intend to sell, it’s good to know that your real estate investment is doing well. But we’re also enjoying an environment [...]

More Canadians are Turning to Mortgage Brokers

When it comes to mortgage financing, more and more Canadians are choosing to work with a professional mortgage broker. According to a recent study by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), 23 per cent of mortgages written were arranged through a broker. Canadians are just catching up with their American neighbors, who are [...]

Mortgage “stores” are a Hit With Homebuyers

Question: “What’s the biggest financial investment most Canadians will ever make?” Okay, that may have been an easy one if you read the headline of this column. For most Canadians, their home is their biggest investment – and their most powerful financial tool. It’s odd – given the importance of the mortgage decision – [...]

Accreditaion for Mortgage Brokers

Mortgage brokers are blossoming in the current environment and are gaining an increasing share of the mortgage market. This is great news because you should consult with a mortgage professional when you’re making one of the most important financial decisions of your life. But, keep in mind, that not all mortgage brokers have the same [...]

Mortgage "stores" are a Hit With Homebuyers

Question: “What’s the biggest financial investment most Canadians will ever make?”Okay, that may have been an easy one if you read the headline of this column. For most Canadians, their home is their biggest investment – and their most powerful financial tool.It’s odd – given the importance of the mortgage decision – that many homebuyers [...]

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