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What You Should Know About Collateral Charge Mortgages

Ross TaylorAugust 6, 2019

I recently had clients who were refinancing their mortgage completely reject a very attractive offering from one of the big chartered banks. Their reasoning?... Read More...

Mortgage Tips & Advice7 min read

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

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