Buying House/Property in Canada for Non-Residents
We help a lot of non-residents buy property in the Greater Toronto Area, and there are some questions that come up repeatedly. Below, you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
A Home Buyer’s Checklist
As an experienced mortgage brokerage, we want to help you make smart decisions when it comes to buying your first home or vacation home. We understand that your decision to purchase is probably one of the biggest buys you’ll ever make, so it’s important to us to help you think ahead. Here are some tips […]
How to Choose and Work with a Mortgage Broker
The majority of homebuyers get their loans through a mortgage broker—a professional who’s in the business of compiling and filtering through the options for you. A mortgage broker acts as your agent to “shop lenders” for the best possible loan terms, given your financial situation and goals. Many provinces require mortgage brokerages to be licensed, […]
Real Estate Investments: Buying Property Under a Corporation Name
Are you looking to generate more income? Buying property can help you to achieve this goal. One of the greatest benefits to real estate investments is that they help you to increase your income, not to mention that the actual property value can increase over time.
In the Forecast: Are You Prepared for High Variable Mortgage Rates?
A word of warning about variable-rate mortgages, since you probably don’t want to regret your decision. For instance, you wouldn’t want to invest in a property with an ocean view that’s right in the middle of a know hurricane zone, right? We want you to be prepared for the high-variable mortgage rates that may come […]
A Comparison: Mortgage Broker or Bank?
It might seem like a hard decision to choose between a mortgage broker or a bank, especially if you are looking for the best mortgage rates and best deal. Understanding the differences, advantages and disadvantages of both options will help to make your decision easy.
Renew Your Mortgage Seamlessly with These 5 Tips
Mortgage payments are the most single largest expense for Canadian homeowners. Yet, nearly 27% opt for automatic renewal at the end of their term, even though most fail to seek out a better deal. Looking for a better renewal deal can lower your payments. Here are 5 tips that can make the renewal process seamless. […]
How-to Avoid Buying Mistakes & Ensure Your Closing Goes as Planned
Many homebuyers jump the gun once their offer has been accepted. It’s important to keep in mind that they buying and closing processes don’t end there. There are a number of issues that can arise and knowing how to avoid these issues is the key to a successful closing. Afterall, you don’t want any added […]
3 Tips to Get the Best Mortgage & Save Thousands
Haven’t you ever wondered how you can get the best mortgage possible while saving money in the process? Here’s how to get the best mortgage possible. Learn how to easily avoid downfalls and save thousands of dollars in the process with these helpful tips below.
New Rules Bringing More Business to Mortgage Brokers
A number of new home borrowers flew into action last week in order to beat the very tihgt anticipated timeline for the new federal rules coming into effect on Monday, October 17, 2016. For first-time homebuyers, these new rules will reduce their financial ability to buy a home. In fact, there has been such an […]