6 Apr

Purchase Plus Home Improvements?

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Posted by: Tim Woolnough

When it comes to shopping for your perfect home, it can be hard to find the exact one ready to go! In fact, most homes come with flaws of a sort whether it is old paint or flooring, outdated fixtures or perhaps more extensive repairs are needed. While some buyers have no issues dealing with […]

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5 Apr

Qualify for a Mortgage With Rising Interest Rates

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Posted by: Tim Woolnough

Remember, there is more to a mortgage than just the rate! In Canada, when applying for a mortgage, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) requires that borrowers undergo a stress test to ensue that they can continue to make payments if mortgage rates were to increase. To do this, the lenders use […]

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24 Mar

Payment Frequency

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Posted by: Tim Woolnough

When it comes time to making your mortgage payments, there are various options to chose from: • Monthly • Bi-Weekly • Weekly • Accelerated Bi-Weekly • Accelerated Weekly When you are completing your mortgage documents after the purchase of a home, you must select your payment option, but how do you know which to chose? […]

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1 Mar

Refinancing: What you should know

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Posted by: Tim Woolnough

Refinancing your mortgage refers to the process of renegotiating your current mortgage agreement for a variety of reasons. Essentially, allowing you to pay off your existing loan and replace it with a new one that better suits your needs. When done properly, mortgage refinancing can result in a host of great benefits to further your […]

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