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Getting pre-approved for a mortgage before you head out and look for houses is something I highly recommend. It will enable you to know the price range you should be approved at when you make an offer on a property that you love. Going into looking for a property blind, without knowing your approval rating, could set you up to …
First time home buyers, this is the blog post for you. Firstly, I want to say congratulations on making the decision to purchase your first property. Above anything else, this is an exciting time in your life and I want to provide you with all of the information you need. You may have heard that buying your first home can …
If you’re dreaming of owning your own home, the biggest thing that is holding you back from purchasing is most likely obtaining the funds. You might be questioning when the right time to start planning a mortgage is. Depending on whether it’s a purchase, refinance or renewal, the answer will different. Owning a home is a big commitment, but one of …
As a first or even a second time home buyer, the process can be daunting. The government and industry regulators have not made it any easier over the last couple of years, which is where the mortgage broker community comes in to help! Here is a first time home buyer guide to help you along the way in the home …
Non-traditional mortgage options are becoming more popular these days following mortgage insurance and qualification changes. Implemented by the federal government, these changes have made it increasingly difficult for many Canadians to buy a home, particularly first-time homebuyers. One such option is a vendor take-back mortgage (VTB). With this solution, the seller extends a loan directly to the buyer. A VTB …
Hey everyone, I know I am a little late to the party on this one but its taken a while to figure out exactly what BC Housing wants when a client submits to them as they are very picky and also the best ways to position this at lenders. BC Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership Here is the purpose …
