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You’ve been loyal customer to your bank, you have developed a solid relationship with them, they hold all of your RRSP’s and your chequing and...
Co-signing a mortgage
Often, when you’re purchasing your first home and in a networth “building” stage of life, you need a “co-signer” to secure your mortgage...
Fixed vs Variable Rates
Should you go with a fixed rate or a variable rate? As if deciding to have a fixed rate or a variable rate on your mortgage loan is not stressful...
Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
Many of our clients ask for advice on how to pay off your mortgage early? The Real Question is... Should you? As interest rates have moved down from 13% in the 1990's to under 2% today, Canadian's views on paying off their mortgage quickly have evolved. Mortgage...
Calgary Mortgage Pre-Approval
Qualifying for a mortgage is a pretty big part of the home buying process. As a first time home buyer you will definitely have a lot of questions and concerns, from finding a licensed realtor to finding the perfect home and paying the monthly fees, can feel a little...
How to purchase a home worth $1,000,000
In the 1990's if you were purchasing a home with $1,000,000 you were looking at maximum luxury, today, $1,000,000 doesn't quite get you what it used to! In many cities in Canada, purchasing a home for a million dollars still means that you're purchasing a luxury home....
Open vs. Closed Mortgages
Canadians have a lot of options when it comes to choosing their mortgage products. How many years do you want to term to be? 1, 3, 5, 10 years? Do you want the mortgage rate to be fixed or variable? And, do you want the mortgage to be open or closed? Many mortgage...