Wow, what a crazy last two weeks. With the increase in rates happening litterally daily, it was a lot of work to get in as many people as possible with a good rate hold! Rates are still at very low levels, just not under the 3% mark…unless it’s a shorter term. However, keep in mind […]
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Fees between big banks and monoline lenders (the ones we use often)
I read this article in ‘mortgage broker news’ today and thought it to be very interesting as it happens often. My thoughts first – The big banks use much more favourable to them calculations when it comes to paying out your mortgage. I’ve done a lot of research on this and have seen many issues […]
Why you still need a broker
Investors are increasingly prepared to go it alone in this slower market where even the big banks are quick to whip out low rates to compete. But there are remain key reasons for using mortgage brokers. WhichMortgage.ca outlines those considerations and explains why savvy investors continue to rely on brokers and the website’s comprehensive directory […]
Property Tax Time 2013
It’s that time of year to start thinking about your property taxes!If you’re mortgage lender has been collecting your property taxes, please make sure to look in smaller print in the near top right corner of your bill. Here it should say something along the lines of…’we will connect with your lender xyz’ This is […]
Lower amortizations on conventional mortgages?
I can’t say I’m a big fan of this. Why can’t they just leave things as they are for now? We’ve gone through so many changes in the last short while that we need to just sit back and watch what happens. Many, if not all my clients conventionally (20% or more equity) do not […]