by Leonore Claypool | Dec 5, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Did you know that you can use your RRSP to help buy a home? In fact, you can, it’s called the RRSP Home Buyer’s Plan (or HBP for short). Here are a few things you need to know! It needs to be your first home (with some exceptions). Technically, you must not have owned...
by Leonore Claypool | Nov 26, 2019 | Blog, Mortgage
As simple as porting your mortgage! Said by no one ever. The truth is, there is nothing simple about porting your mortgage. “Porting your mortgage” involves transferring the remainder of your existing mortgage term, outstanding principal balance, and...
by Leonore Claypool | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog
Did you know that the average Canadian will spend roughly 11 months actively engaged in the house buying process? However, most of the dreaming (and preparation) happens before then. Buying a home is a big deal, and it’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken...
by Leonore Claypool | Oct 29, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Alternative lending refers to lending practices that fall outside the normal banking channels. These are lenders that think outside the box and offer lending solutions to Canadians who wouldn’t otherwise qualify for traditional bank products. Although we all like to...
by Leonore Claypool | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
One of the benefits of working with an independent mortgage professional is having lots of great financing options! Rather than dealing with a single lender who has one set of products, brokers work with multiple lenders who offer a wide selection of mortgage...