Many people pay no attention to their credit score as they believe (or have been told) it is just a number about your finances. While that is true, a credit score is indeed a number that represents your overall credit health, it is much more...
As promised, this the second part to last week’s blog post on what happens to a property in case of a separation or divorce. One question we hear very often is: if I move out of the house before filing for divorce, do I lose...
In a previous post, we have addressed the “divorce buyout” program. To know what this program is all about, click here. Is the buyout all you need to know about mortgages in the case of a divorce or separation? Not necessarily. There are a few...
Are you planning to use your RRSP for a down payment on a house? Under the federal government’s Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP), if you are a first time home buyer, you can borrow up to $35,000 from your RRSP savings to help finance a home...
With the introduction of the stress test and higher interest rates, qualifying for a mortgage became a challenging process. So, what is the alternative? Most Canadians may not know this, but one of the alternatives to being able to own a home, even if you don’t...
People who work for themselves often run into problems in the mortgage market because income is variable and unpredictable. As of October of last year, buying a home became easier for the self-employed to secure a mortgage. According to CMHC, the self-employed make up about...
In a previous post, we talked about the difference between A and B lenders, as well as private mortgage lenders. (Read here). Many of our clients have inquired if these were the only options to alternative financing. Well, there are a few other options. If you...
It is no secret that the family home is the most significant asset many families have. So, what happens to this home if the couple ends up getting a divorce? Most couples begin saving for the down payment of this home as soon as they...
In a previous blog, we explained what “appraised value” means when it comes to a home as well as how the entire process is done. This blog addresses the other side of the equation: when is this appraisal required? Remember that an appraisal is a...
Are you currently working as a mortgage agent for a bank? Would you ever consider making the transition from the branch to the brokerage? There are many advantages in taking this step. As usual, we like using real life examples to demonstrate each topic we...