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Mortgage Matters
Get a mortgage rate hold to avail of today's lower rate if rates increase
It’s no secret the mortgage market is constantly fluctuating—rates go up and down and make it difficult to predict the best time to buy a house or...
Put your home equity to use
Your home value may have increased significantly since you purchased your home, particularly if you bought prior to 2020. Homes are worth more and therefore net...
Reasons to consider a reverse mortgage
A reverse mortgage can be a valuable financial tool for seniors seeking to tap into the equity of their homes without selling their homes. This unique financial...
Early mortgage renewal may not be the best option
It’s interesting to note that approximately half of all mortgages in Canada are set to renew in 2025 or 2026, due in part to the real estate frenzy that...
Reverse mortgages can help you stay in your home after retirement
The most recent statistics from 2022 indicate there are more than 1.9 million divorced people between the ages of 55 and 89 years old in Canada. This...
Dealing with debt in a time of rising interest rates
A recent survey found 53% of Canadian mortgage borrowers are concerned about the prospect of higher monthly payments at renewal time. Those in a variable rate...
Divorce does not necessarily mean you have to sell your home
You might be going through, or considering, a separation or divorce but the end of a relationship does not necessarily mean that you will have to sell your...
Busting myths about reverse mortgage safeguards
There are many misconceptions surrounding reverse mortgages. There are only three reverse mortgage lenders in Canada along with an alternative lender option and...
Advantages of getting a mortgage pre-approval
As the experts sound the alarm on potential further mortgage rate increases in the coming months, many homebuyers are feeling the pressure to act quickly and...
Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) can be risky
Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) have become increasingly popular among Canadian homeowners, providing flexible access to funds using the equity built up in...
Answers to questions about reverse mortgages
A reverse mortgage is a financial tool that empowers homeowners aged 55 or older to unlock up to 55% of their home's value as tax-free cash. Unlike...
Tax debt for self-employed
For self-employed individuals, dealing with tax debt can pose a significant challenge, especially when there are no tax deductions from regular paychecks or...
Dealing with rising mortgage rates
The Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate hike will have both variable and adjustable rate mortgage borrowers bracing themselves for additional budget...
Avantages of working with a mortgage broker at renewal time
Is your mortgage up for renewal this year? If so, you may have already received an early renewal offer from your lender aiming to entice you with the...
Is it time to refinance your mortgage?
One of the questions I get frequently is, “Can I refinance or restructure my mortgage mid-term?” The answer is yes. I can help you decide whether...
Benefits of a reverse mortgage
For many younger Canadians, the hope of owning a home is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve given today’s high cost of living and the price of...
Renovations can add to the value of your home
Renovating your home is one of the best ways to increase its value and provide yourself with financial security in the long-term. Investing in home renovations...
Mortgage freedom means developing a mortgage strategy
A survey, commissioned by Bromwich+Smith and Advisorsavvy in 2022, found half of older Canadians (54%) have delayed retirement because of mounting inflation and...
Securing a mortgage rate hold
It’s no secret the mortgage market is constantly fluctuating – rates go up and down, making it difficult to predict the best time to buy a house or...
The impact of trigger rates on your mortgage
In recent years, variable rate mortgages (VRMs) became increasingly popular with borrowers, since they had lower interest rates than fixed-rate mortgages and...
