AKAL Mortgages

The Benefits of a Private Mortgage

If you have had difficulty getting approved for a traditional mortgage from a bank, you may have heard your mortgage broker mention something called a private mortgage.

Remortgage and Save Money

If you are like most homeowners, you know how important it can be to save money when you can. One strategy you may not have considered for saving money is to remortgage your home. Remortgage – or refinancing – can save you money in several ways which we will discuss in this blog.

Buying A Home? Tools and Resources for Homebuyers

Buying a home is a big decision and for most Canadians, it is the biggest investment that they will ever make. If you have decided to take to the plunge into homeownership, then congratulations! You are in for an exciting journey! Unfortunately however, that journey can sometimes feel complex and overwhelming. The good news is […]

How Mortgage Brokers Save Retired People from Financial Stress

Retirement is meant to be a time of enjoying the fruits of your labour. For many it is a time when they can finally travel the world, spend time on their favourite hobbies, or enjoy more family time. Unfortunately, however, for many it is also a time of financial stress and worry. Oftentimes, retired Canadians […]

How will you choose the right mortgage lender?

Whether you are shopping around for your very first mortgage or whether your mortgage is up for renewal, there are no shortages of products and lenders out there for you to consider. But how do you go about finding the best mortgage lender? Well, in general you’ve got three options. You can go to your […]

Do you know how the mortgage rates are determined?

As mortgage brokers, one of the most commonly asked questions we hear is about how mortgage rates are determined. Obviously, you are going to see B and C lenders having higher rates than traditional or “A” lenders simply because the loans made by alternative lenders are usually considered higher risk. But where do the A […]

Simple Guidance for a Small Business Mortgage

A small business mortgage is a commercial loan that is used to purchase commercial property. While many small business owners lease their office space, some find it more beneficial to buy it outright. And unless you are sitting on a pile of cash, there is a good chance that you are going to need a […]

Basic Criteria for a Commercial Mortgage Loan

A commercial mortgage is a loan that is taken out on a business property. This may be a rental property, or it may be a property such as a storefront or industrial space. In some ways, commercial mortgages are similar to residential mortgages in that they are loans against collateral. In other words, the lender […]