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Alternative Lending
As we all know, mortgage financing is not as easy to attain as it was even a few years ago before the stress test was introduced in October of 2016. This is why alternative lenders, also known as B...
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Fixed Vs. Variable - What Do You Really Know About Mortgage Interest Rates?
FIXED OR VARIABLE Fixed or variable? This is probably my most frequently asked question. Most of my first time home buyer clients get advice from their friends, co-workers, parents or others within...
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Down Payment Options for First Time Home Buyers
Down Payment Options for First Time Home Buyers Purchasing a home is a big deal. It's likely the largest purchase of your life. The minimum down payment amount for most purchases is 5% of the...
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The Upside of Alternative and/or Unregulated Lenders
A recent report from the Bank of Canada reviewed the impact of the government's policy changes on the mortgage market. It found that overall market activity had slowed -- something we knew would...
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