by Leonore Claypool | Sep 17, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Have you ever wondered how much difference extra payments actually make in paying down your mortgage? Let’s take a look and maybe do a little math. The first (and largest) factor to look at is the amortization, which is the remainder of your mortgage’s life. A...
by Leonore Claypool | Sep 3, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
This should come as no surprise, but sometimes life throws you a financial curveball. Bankruptcy and consumer proposals happen. It doesn’t mean your life is over, and it doesn’t mean you won’t ever qualify for a mortgage again. The key here is to get...
by Leonore Claypool | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Although getting a mortgage is exciting as it allows you to become a homeowner, a mortgage is, in fact, a lot of debt. So if you have a mortgage, your goal should be to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Here are four things you can do to help pay off your mortgage...
by Leonore Claypool | Jun 25, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Along with employment stability, and downpayment/equity, your credit score and how you manage your credit is a huge factor in qualifying for a mortgage. If you want the best interest rates available on the market, the higher your credit score the better. However, if...
by Leonore Claypool | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog, Finance, First Time Home Buyers, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’ve been hearing about a new incentive for First Time Home Buyers and wondering how it might impact you, look no further, below you will find all relevant information to date. As more information is released, you can expect to find it published here. From...
by Leonore Claypool | Apr 16, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post, Homeownership
Pooling resources with parents or siblings opens possibilities when it comes to buying a home everyone can afford. Homebuying requires careful planning though, since there’s so much at stake—and money is the least of it; we’re talking love and loyalty here. If you...
