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Mortgage Matters
Renewing your mortgage
When your current mortgage is getting close to its maturity date, you will need to re-negotiate. This is the opportunity to decide: the new term length to...
Home-buyer incentive
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive program to assist first-time home buyers was announced with the last federal budget. The intention of the program is to...
Solutions for self-employed
Self-employed mortgage solutions It is no longer as easy as it once was for the self-employed to obtain mortgage financing. If you have tried to secure a...
Reverse mortgage FAQs
Reverse mortgages are quite often misunderstood and there are always lots of questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions with the answers....
Buying a vacation home
Are you dreaming of a summer cottage on the water for weekend getaways? According to a recent Re/Max market survey, retirees and baby boomers are driving...
Is your mortgage portable?
Are you thinking about moving up or perhaps downsizing? If so, there are several things that you should consider regarding your financing for planning the move....
Self-employed, owe taxes?
When you are self-employed and don’t have tax deductions coming off your paycheques and haven’t made other provisions to cover your tax debt at the...
Debt and Canadian seniors
The number of Canadian seniors is growing quickly, and so is their debt. A recently released report from Statistics Canada for Insights on Canadian Society...
Mortgages for self-employed
It is no longer as easy as it once was for the self-employed to obtain mortgage financing. A few years ago, you could tell your banker how much you made, look...
Before you list your home
If you are considering listing your home for sale in the near future then there are some things that you need to know. You may think that your first call should...
Review your mortgage
Stick out your financial paperwork and say, “Ahhh!” It’s time for a check-up. Thankfully, this check-up doesn’t require you to face your...
Brokers can save you money
Do you have a full understanding of the role of a mortgage broker? A recent report indicated that three quarters (74 per cent) of the respondents admitted they...
Killing mortgage approval
We have worked hard together to get your mortgage approved and have been successful in securing great rates and terms for your mortgage financing. There is...
Reverse mortgage myths
A reverse mortgage is a way for homeowners 55 or older to turn up to 55 percent of the value of their home into tax-free cash. It’s a loan secured against...
Debt consolidation options
If you are carrying high interest credit card debt, car loans or other personal loans you know that it can be challenging to pay off everything you owe. You may...
Investing in rental property
It's all over the television these days. Programs showing you how you can buy rental properties or put a rental suite in your home to offset your mortgage...
Mortgaging health costs
One of the most under-estimated expenses for retirees in Canada is healthcare. A recent health index released by Sun Life indicated that over 44 per cent of...
Spousal buyout mortgage
The end of a relationship does not necessarily mean that you will have to sell your home, which may be able to give both partners a new start. There have been...
Programs to save you money
This is a busy time of year, but it is also a good time to review your finances by knowing what resources, grants and rebates are available for new and current...
Can't pay your mortgage?
Sometimes an unforeseen financial situation can happen and you might not be able to make your regular mortgage payment. I can’t stress this enough —...
