A Few Things to Ask Your Mortgage Broker

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There are no silly questions. Listed below are a variety of questions to think about when speaking to your mortgage broker: How long have you been working in the mortgage industry? Years of experience is essential when it pertains to taking care of challenging mortgages. What type of education or licensing do you have? You need to confirm that your … Read More

Additional Costs of Buying a Home

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Plan for these unanticipated costs when creating your budget. A number of first time homebuyers are often shocked when they see the total cost of their home purchase, including the additional expenses, on closing day. Here’s a list of a few of the “hidden” expenditures you should expect to pay. Land Survey Despite the fact that most lenders may agree … Read More

Bank Or Broker?

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Who should you consult for your mortgage pre-approval? Handle your mortgage like every other major purchase– that is, be sure you make the effort to compare rates and shop around. Not every Canadian mortgage rate is the same. Bank Rates When you visit a bank, it’s worth bearing in mind that their loan officers are paid to sell you their … Read More

Bidding War: How To Survive

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Do you have what it takes to win a bidding war? Bidding wars occur when multiple offers are placed on a house. The seller can take any offer, depending on the best conditions proposed. Do’s and Don’ts. Be careful not to allow multiple bids steer you into a spiral of “ignorant bidding”. Do your financial homework and know your limits. … Read More

Construction Mortgages

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Considering building a new home? Here is what you will need to understand. Building a home is complex; your low mortgage rate shouldn’t be. Let’s take a look at three different ways to finance your newly constructed home in Canada: Builder/Contractor built a home with your money: Customer has made an agreement with a registered builder to construct their home. … Read More