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Easiest Credit To Acquire When You Have Limited Or No Credit

Matthew Jackson Mortgage Tips

Do you have little to no credit, damaged credit or are just starting to build your credit? If so, this is the blog post for you! Being a mortgage broker, I have seen a lot of people in these situations. It’s never easy to build your credit when first starting out and it can sometimes take years to establish even …

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Missing A Mortgage Payment

Matthew Jackson Mortgage Tips

There will be times in our lives when unexpected things happen and we find ourselves having trouble coping financially. The fear could be made greater when you calculate your bills and how much money you’re bringing in.  Things like a job loss, an unexpected illness, a death of a loved one, a divorce or a separation can all make this …

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Have You Considered An Alternative Mortgage?

Matthew Jackson Alternative Mortgages

As the world continues to change and evolve, so do mortgage rules. As a result of these changes, fewer people are qualifying for mortgages offered through traditional lenders such as the big banks. This is due to many factors, including the stress test.  Thankfully, big banks aren’t the only option available when it comes to getting a mortgage loan. In …

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Is Refinancing Your Mortgage the Right Decision?

Matthew Jackson Refinancing

For homeowners, there may come a time when refinancing mortgages of your properties will be something you need to consider. Owning a home allows you the opportunity to build credit, grow equity and invest in your future.  As a homeowner, it’s important to understand all aspects of refinancing a mortgage. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what a mortgage refinance …

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Missed Mortgage Payments and Mortgage Deferrals 

Matthew Jackson Mortgage Tips

There has never been a good time to miss a mortgage payment. While Canadian lenders stepped up and offered mortgage deferrals to those affected by COVID-19, there are still homeowners unable to make their mortgage payments.  According to Canadian Mortgage Trends, one in 20 homeowners said they missed a recent mortgage payment due to the pandemic. The survey from Forum …