Mortgage Blog

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

January 8, 2020

There is a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether ref ...

How to Turn Your Toronto Home into a Rental Property and Not Live to Regret It

December 18, 2019

Thinking about turning your home into a rental property?If you are having trouble selling your home, you have a number of options. You could stay in the property and hope for the best, but if you have ...

Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole

December 4, 2019

Debt. It's something almost everyone will have at some point in their life. But what happens when your debt begins to get the better of you? What options are available? Some simple strategies ...

4 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home in Toronto, Ontario

December 4, 2019

Selling your home is a big decision, and it's often a long and complex undertaking. Hiring a real estate agent can make every step of the home-selling process easier, from setting an asking price to c ...

The Benefits of Investing in Income Producing Properties

December 3, 2019

Making money in any real estate venture is a difficult task, and many people don't have the skills (or the stomach) for flipping houses. An alternative to this intrinsically risky activity is to ...

Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You're Approved For?

December 2, 2019

Before you start shopping for a new home, you'll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for ma ...

First Time Home Buyers Guide: What Happens after Sending an Offer to Purchase

November 18, 2019

After sending the offer to purchase to the seller, there's nothing left to do but cross some fingers and hope for the best. Or is there? What happens now and when will the keys finally change hands? T ...

First Time Home Buyers Guide: What about Pre-Qualification, Pre-Approval, and Mortgage Commitment Letters?

November 11, 2019

Securing pre-qualification, pre-approval, and mortgage commitment letters can simplify the mortgage application process. These steps can also help home buyers avoid disaster. They don't need all three ...

Three Mistakes to Avoid as a First Time Homebuyer

November 4, 2019

Purchasing your first home is always an exciting life milestone. However, if you want to make a smooth and easy transition into home ownership, there are a few mistakes you should try to avoid along ...

Mortgage Mistakes - How to Avoid Getting in Over Your Head When Buying Your First Home

October 28, 2019

If you are tired of renting and ready to buy the home of your dreams, you need to plan carefully. The dream of home ownership is a wonderful thing, but without careful planning and a proactive approac ...