100% Mortgage – This is when you borrow the full property value from a mortgage broker. This type of mortgage requires no deposit or down payment, and is therefore popular with first-time buyers. However, because of the credit crunch, 100% mortgages are hard to come by.
Adverse (or bad) Credit Mortgages – These are, as the name suggests, available to people with a low, or nonexistent, credit score. Th (more…)
Are you undecided about using the services of a mortgage broker or sceptical as to what a mortgage broker can do for you? The purpose of this article is to clarify the many advantages and benefits you will receive when using the services provided by mortgage brokers in Canada. I am optimistic that after reading this article Canadians will have a much better understanding about the services provided by a mortgage broker, and will consider using (more…)
If you look at the most stressful events in a person’s life, buying a home is on the top ten list. After all, it’s a big decision – both emotionally and financially. Many home buyers go through an anxious period after they’ve arranged for their mortgage and get ready to move into their new home. Knowing you’ll get a pocketful of cash would sure help, wouldn’t it?
That’s a big part of the attraction of cash-back mortgages. A plum (more…)
Mortgage brokers are blossoming in the current environment and are gaining an increasing share of the mortgage market. This is great news because you should consult with a mortgage professional when you’re making one of the most important financial decisions of your life. But, keep in mind, that not all mortgage brokers have the same level of training and experience.
That’s why it’s such great news for Canadians that the mortgage (more…)
Many individuals who are in the market for a mortgage loan will go directly to the bank that they are used to doing business with, or at best will take the time to shop around at two or three different banks in order to try and find the best deal. While there is obviously nothing wrong with this practice, better deals on mortgage rates and terms can often be found through the use of a mortgage broker instead of dealing with banks or other mortgag (more…)