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When it comes to types of mortgages, there is quite a bit of work to do to inform yourself about all the options available. It is important you know all of them to determine which one would best fit your needs. We have been writing...

Here is another type of mortgage you should be familiar with as it might be the right one for you. An Adjustable Rate Mortgage, also know as an ARM, is a mortgage loan with an interest rate that is reviewed at intervals and changes over...

If you are new to Canada and are looking into settling in this country, you may want to consider purchasing a home. The first step you should take is informing yourself about the rules and conditions that apply to your situation. It may seem a...

You are planning to get a mortgage and you hear for the first time that a credit report is required for your lender to see if you have good credit or not. How does this affect your application?  The first thing you should know is a...

When you are applying for a mortgage loan, one of the many things lenders look at and consider is your credit score.  Your credit score is a measure of your financial health, and shows lenders their level of risk if they lend you money. So, what...

An assumable mortgage is a mortgage that may be transferred without changing the terms of the original mortgage. What does this mean? What does it involve? It is a financing agreement in which a seller transfers the terms, the interest rate and the remaining mortgage...

Imagine this scenario: you are applying for a mortgage and you just found out you will not qualify on your own. So, what to do? Most people start reaching out for any option. Can they get a co-signer? Should they get a guarantor? As mortgage...