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How to Secure the Lowest Mortgage Rates

How to Secure the Lowest Mortgage Rates

In today’s market, securing the lowest mortgage rate is critical in determining the affordability and cost of owning a home. A lower rate means reducing your monthly payments. This can significantly impact your costs and overall financial stability for several years....

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Should you Consider Reverse Mortgages in Ontario?

Should you Consider Reverse Mortgages in Ontario?

There might come a time when you want to consider reverse mortgages in Ontario. If you own your own home, intend to stay in it for a while, and meet the age requirements, a reverse mortgage could be a great way to bring in a little extra income. But before you make a...

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I Have a Bad Credit Rating – Can I Still Get a Mortgage?

I Have a Bad Credit Rating – Can I Still Get a Mortgage?

Let’s face it – maintaining a great credit rating can be hard, leaving many to search for a “bad credit mortgage.” A bad credit mortgage is simply that – a mortgage for people whose credit score is low. Typically, the big lenders only want to lend to people with good...

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How Do Rising Interest Rates Affect My Variable Rate Mortgage?

How Do Rising Interest Rates Affect My Variable Rate Mortgage?

If you’re searching for “Burlington mortgage rates,” it may be because you are concerned about rising interest rates. Interest rates are on all homeowners’ minds right now – especially if they are buying a new home, getting ready to renew/refinance, or have a variable...

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Is Mortgage Insurance Mandatory in Ontario?

Is Mortgage Insurance Mandatory in Ontario?

When calculating the cost of a home or real estate investment purchase, many clients ask: is mortgage insurance mandatory in Ontario? The short answer is no, the longer answer is: it depends. There are also three separate types of insurance that need to be considered...

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Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgage: How Do You Decide?

Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgage: How Do You Decide?

When you’re in the market for a home, you’re also usually in the market for a mortgage. There are two main types of mortgage in Canada: fixed vs variable rate mortgage. While they each have their pros and cons, there isn’t one right choice. You’ll have to weigh their...

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Thinking About an Online Mortgage Lender?

Thinking About an Online Mortgage Lender?

From filling out the application to signing the papers at closing time, it usually takes two to six weeks to approve and finalize (fund) a mortgage. In today's fast-paced world, that may seem like an eternity. However, mortgages are complex legal agreements. The...

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What To Do Now That Interest Rates Are Rising

What To Do Now That Interest Rates Are Rising

It finally happened. On March 2nd, 2022 the Bank of Canada raised the prime interest rate by 0.25%. This means that for people with a variable rate mortgage the cost of borrowing has started to increase from where it bottomed out at the start of the pandemic. However,...

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