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The Benefits and Risks of Co-Signing for a Mortgage

Ross TaylorJuly 2, 2019

Thanks to tighter mortgage qualification rules and higher-priced real estate—particularly in the greater Vancouver and Toronto areas—it’s not always easy to qua... Read More...

Mortgage Tips & Advice6 min read

How to use home equity to pay overdue taxes

How Home Equity Can Be Used to Pay CRA Debts

Ross TaylorJune 7, 2019

It’s not unusual to find you owe some money to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) after filing your personal tax returns. Especially if you have neglected doing th... Read More...

Mortgage Tips & Advice8 min read

Credit Score Boost at Renewal Can Save Thousands

Ross TaylorMay 1, 2019

Most borrowers inherently know that having a better credit score means you have access to better mortgage rates. In case you're wondering just how much bette... Read More...

Mortgage Tips & Advice6 min read

How the Right Credit Cards Can Help You Recover from Bad Credit

Ross TaylorApril 4, 2019

If you are recovering from a bad credit event, such as a consumer proposal or personal bankruptcy, you should make every effort to restore some lustre to that d... Read More...

Mortgage Tips & Advice6 min read

Should You Be Paying Your Mortgage Down Aggressively?

Dan YurmanMay 10, 2018

Last year a third of mortgage holders in Canada chose to pay their mortgages aggressively, which is to say they paid more than the amount required. And the numb... Read More...

Mortgage Tips & Advice4 min read

Benefits of Cash-Out Mortgage Refinancing

Dan YurmanApril 9, 2018

Most people experience a point in their lives when they need access to a large amount of cash, whether it be for a major purchase, home renovation, investment o... Read More...

Mortgage Tips & Advice4 min read

Five Digital Marketing Trends that are Dominating 2018

Javed S. KhanApril 5, 2018

The digital marketing world continues to mature. An explosion of technology over the last two decades; from the creation of a connected digital world with deskt... Read More...

MarketingMortgage Tips & Advice7 min read

10 Ways Brokers Can Build a Reputation on Social Media

Javed S. KhanMarch 16, 2018

In the modern age where social networking and other online tools are so prevalent, mortgage professionals need to be conscious of their reputation online. It... Read More...

MarketingMortgage Tips & Advice7 min read

Emptying the Nest: How Parents are Helping their Kids Buy Homes

Dan YurmanMarch 13, 2018

For parents who have the means to help their kids buy a home in today's pricey environment, gifting money towards a down payment is one of the best way to do it... Read More...

Mortgage Tips & Advice5 min read

First-time Homebuyers’ Five Biggest Mistakes

Alan HarderJanuary 11, 2018

Buying a home for the first-time is an exciting time. You’re making quite possibly the most significant financial transaction of your lifetime. You’re also m... Read More...

Mortgage Tips & Advice5 min read