People ask me about the type of private mortgage deals we fund and why customers would enter into a private mortgage arrangement over a more traditional bank mortgage. Private lenders lend using a “common sense” approach. Each application is considered based on a...
It’s time to get serious about saving for that ‘rainy day fund’ The global pandemic has reinforced the need for Canadians to take a more responsible approach to managing spending habits. The need for a savings pool that is not earmarked for a vacation or future spend...
Let’s consider your income, credit, down payment, liabilities, pre-payment options, pre-payment penalties, mortgage restrictions, portability, assumption options, amortization, age, location, rents, and more. Wait, what was your question? Your goal is to obtain the...
You are buying your next house. You ask your realtor what their role is in the process. 9 out of 10 realtors will give you these two standard responses; “My role is to find you a house that meets your requirements and negotiate the best price for you”. (Don’t take my...
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on what we have known for some time. As a country, Canada is unprepared to house and care for an ageing population. Waiting lists are now months if not years, to get a spot in retirement and nursing homes. Not enough new...
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