With access to many private lenders, we can customize a private mortgage to suit your individual needs and situation. Whether you require a 1st or 2nd mortgage, the Private Mortgage Solution™ will be tailored specifically ... Read More
The Rise of Private Lenders and Private Mortgages in Canada
Let's face it, in my humble opinion the federal government went overboard on imposing mortgage regulations as of January 1st, 2018. Namely the "Stress Test". We are now seeing the unintended consequences of their ... Read More
Real Estate Agent Kickbacks and How They Can Harm You
Does your Real Estate Agent refer your mortgage directly to a bank or bank Mortgage Specialist? Chances are, if they do then they are getting paid to refer your business. Are you aware of that? If not, then you should ... Read More
Mortgage Prepayment Penalties Explained
Fixed rate mortgage penalties, variable rate mortgage penalties, bank penalties versus non-bank penalties - understanding the differences of each is crucial when choosing your mortgage. When clients take ... Read More
The Debt Consolidation Relief Strategy™
Are you simply paying more interest on your debt than you have to? Are your overall payments higher than they need to be? Using the equity in your home to reduce your interest costs, reduce your payments and place more ... Read More
How to Avoid Penalty Shock on your Mortgage – Kim Gibbons featured in Yahoo Finance
As Canadian consumers become more educated and savvy with mortgage options the spotlight focuses once again on penalties and the true cost of breaking a mortgage. Here is a great article that discusses this very thing and ... Read More
Marketplace takes on TDCT and disclosure of collateral charge mortgages
Last week Marketplace on CBC ran an episode called "Busting the Banks" where they investigated disclosure of collateral charge mortgages to consumers. This is a hot topic and I have written an article previous to this about ... Read More
Understanding Collateral versus Standard Charge Mortgages
More lenders are moving to collateral charge mortgages so it’s becoming increasingly important to understand the differences between a collateral and standard charge mortgage. TD Bank announced in October, 2010 that all new ... Read More
Rate Drops – Another reason to use a Mortgage Broker
The time between when your mortgage is approved and when you close - who is watching the rates for you, advising of any significant rate drops and providing you with the best rates right up until closing? Would your bank ... Read More