13 Mar

WHAT IS AN UNINSURABLE MORTGAGE?

Mortgage Tips

Posted by: Darick Battaglia

With the mortgage rule changes in recent years, lenders have had to make some adjustments to their rate offerings. There are different tiers and rate pricing based on the following 3 categories: 1) Insured – a mortgage that is insured with mortgage default insurance through one of Canada’s mortgage insurers, CMHC, Genworth or Canada Guaranty. […]

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7 Mar

BUYERS ARE WINNING NOW, BUT FOR HOW LONG?

General

Posted by: Darick Battaglia

Homebuyers are starting to see relief and the pendulum swing their way for the first time in years. It’s no surprise, as we’ve have had a collision of circumstances that have both slowed the local real estate market and dropped prices down as much as 30 per cent. We have the stress test forcing borrowers […]

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6 Mar

ZERO DOWN PAYMENT MORTGAGE–DOES IT EXIST?

Mortgage Tips

Posted by: Darick Battaglia

Did you know that you can buy a home with ZERO down payment?? If a home purchase is your goal this year but you aren’t able to save up enough of a down payment, you may qualify for a low or zero down payment mortgage. One of our Lenders is offering a great zero down […]

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5 Mar

BROKERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

General

Posted by: Darick Battaglia

While many people will go to their bank to obtain a mortgage or line of credit, they often feel betrayed by their favourite bank if their application is rejected. One big advantage that we have over banks is that we can send underwriter notes along with the application. Our questions and speaking at length with […]

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1 Mar

RENOVATING? CONSIDER A REFINANCE PLUS IMPROVEMENTS

Mortgage Tips

Posted by: Darick Battaglia

Let’s take a closer look at how a Refinance Plus Improvements mortgage can get you the extra cash you need to get your renovations completed. The Standard Refinance An everyday refinance allows the home owner to access up to 80% of the fair market value of the home. The value is typically determined by a […]

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27 Feb

JIDD HAPPENS

General

Posted by: Darick Battaglia

You may have heard people say “s@@t happens. In the mortgage broker world, JIDD happens. These are unexpected events that can turn a happy homeowners’ life upside down. JIDD consists of: Job Loss – often unexpected and with no time to save for emergencies, things get ugly pretty quick. E.I. payments can run out leaving […]

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26 Feb

TRANSFERS AND SWITCHES

Mortgage Tips

Posted by: Darick Battaglia

Transfer/Switches are when you opt to transfer your mortgage to a new lender in order to take advantage of a lower rate. A transfer/switch does not include additional money to the existing mortgage balance owing, your mortgage amount will remain the same, however lenders will allow you to increase the mortgage up to $3,000 to […]

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22 Feb

MINIMUM DOWN PAYMENTS

Mortgage Tips

Posted by: Darick Battaglia

Are you looking for that new dream home, or anything that will get you out of your current rental property so you can officially become a homeowner? If so, what is the minimum amount you are required to put down? Below are three different purchase price categories. Each one has their own minimum down payment […]

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21 Feb

5 REASONS WHY YOU DON’T QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE

General

Posted by: Darick Battaglia

It’s not just because of finances. As a mortgage broker I receive calls from people who want to know how to qualify for a mortgage. Most of the time it comes down to finances but there are other reasons as well. Here are the 5 most common reasons why your home mortgage loan application could […]

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