Is your Mortgage Up for Renewal?

Is your Mortgage Up for Renewal?

When it comes time to renew your mortgage, most lenders will send you a renewal letter when there is 3 to 6 months remaining on your term. While nearly 60% of borrowers simply sign and send back their renewal without ever shopping around for a more favourable interest...
Seven Steps for Mortgage Prep

Seven Steps for Mortgage Prep

Step 1 – Your Credit Score Whether you qualify for a mortgage through a bank, credit union or other financial institution, you should be aiming for a credit score of 680 for at least one borrower (or guarantor), especially if you are putting under 20% down. If...
Five Approval Roadblocks You Should Know

Five Approval Roadblocks You Should Know

When buying a home, there is nothing worse than having your mortgage broker or lawyer call and say “there is a problem”. If you have found your dream home and negotiated a fair price, and you have supplied all the documentation to your broker, you probably assume...
Get the Scoop on Rental Properties

Get the Scoop on Rental Properties

You might be surprised to learn that you don’t need to be one of the uber rich or make six figures to have a second property. You just need to have knowledge, determination and financial planning! If you are purchasing a secondary property with the intention to...
Avoid These First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Avoid These First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

As a first-time buyer, I am here to give you some tips on homebuyer mistakes to be on the lookout for so you can avoid them for the best experience possible! Thinking You Don’t Need a Real Estate Agent You might be able to find a house on your own, but there are still...