Canadian Banks Competing for Mortgages
It’s no secret that banks have been looking to increase their profit margins for some time. With interest rates lower than they’ve ever been, the banks needed to come up with new ways to make money. While it might not sound like that’s great for the consumer or homeowner looking to refinance their home or…
Read moreSave $1,000 in 10 Minutes
Many of us have made the New Year’s resolution to start saving more and spending less. We’ve even talked about it a great deal on this blog. And while that all sounds fine and well, how exactly can you do that? It might be easier than you think – and it could only take you…
Read moreHow Much will Mortgage Insurance Cost you?
“We do a lot of talking on this blog about CMHC mortgage insurance, the high price it can cost you, and mostly, how to avoid paying it altogether. This insurance of course, is required by home buyers that have less than 20% for the down payment of their new home, and it protects the lender…
Read moreThings Not to Do in Debt Consolidation
Ah, debt consolidation! It sounds so wonderful, doesn’t it? Getting rid of those high interest rates and varying monthly balances, and just handing off all that debt to someone else in exchange for one low monthly payment. Yes, debt consolidation can be all of these things – if you do it properly. If not, it…
Read moreFour Ways to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance
“A mortgage is expensive enough, right? So you definitely don’t want to be paying more than you have to on it. But, you might have to if you require private mortgage insurance. Private mortgage insurance is insurance that covers the lender should you default on the loan. It really holds no benefit to the homeowner,…
Read moreSelf-Employed Mortgage Option #1: The Stated Income Mortgage
On Friday we looked at a few reasons why it can be so difficult for the self-employed to obtain a mortgage. And if you’re self-employed and have already tried to obtain a mortgage, you already know many of those obstacles. One of the main ones being that often, the self-employed don’t have an actual income to prove and verify. While you may have tax documents, you still don’t have the security of that paycheque every two weeks, and lenders can often look unkindly on that. But, find the right lender with the right kind of mortgage, and you might just be their perfect applicant.
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