Mortgage Strategies

The stories found here are focused on providing mortgage tips and strategies to help you achieve your goals. Whether that be saving interest, increasing your cash flow, limiting potential mortgage penalties, we’ve got you covered.

Opportunities for brokers-farm financing in Canada

Harvesting opportunities for brokers: the untapped potential of farm financing

February 14, 2024 No Comments

Brokers without a rural upbringing may not know a lot about how farms or farm financing work, but even a residential broker can be taught how to handle a farm deal.

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Financial freedom for Canadians 55+: HomeEquity Bank boosts CHIP Reverse Mortgage support for the broker channel

January 30, 2024 No Comments

HomeEquity Bank is steadfastly committed to providing older Canadians with the means to enjoy their retirement years with greater confidence by enhancing our efforts to collaborate with the mortgage broker channel.

How new mortgage brokers are overcoming the challenges of today’s high-rate environment

January 23, 2024 No Comments

It’s no secret that the current high-rate environment has been challenging for mortgage borrowers and mortgage professionals alike.

How the Smith Manoeuvre can help mortgage brokers grow their business

January 5, 2024 No Comments

For nearly four decades, Canadians have turned to an investment strategy of writing off the interest from mortgage payments as tax-deductible. Known as the Smith

Here’s why prospective first-time buyers should open a First Home Savings Account

December 19, 2023 No Comments

The new First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is being hailed by some as “the greatest deal in the history of Canadian savings.”

The importance of effective listening to your success as a broker

December 14, 2023 No Comments

As mortgage brokers look for ways to stand out in a competitive industry landscape, it’s increasingly important to consider the impact that clear and concise communication can have on service levels.

A 4.99% mortgage is providing short-term relief to borrowers…but what’s the catch?

December 1, 2023 No Comments

Some new and innovative mortgage products have recently emerged to help Canadians manage the current high interest rate environment, perhaps most talked-about being True North Mortgages 1-year 4.99% fixed rate term.

Private mortgages: what brokers need to know

October 25, 2023 No Comments

While private mortgage providers may offer higher interest rates, they can be an attractive option for homebuyers unable to secure financing through A lenders.

Why I reversed my thoughts on reverse mortgages

October 12, 2023 No Comments

Reverse mortgages have long been a financial product shrouded in misconception, both for consumers and financial mortgage professionals.

A closer look at self-employed homebuyers

September 26, 2023 No Comments

As Canada’s housing market continues to grow, self-employed homebuyers have emerged as a segment that simply cannot be ignored.

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