by Karen Wotherspoon | Oct 18, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Historically, real estate has proven to be a sound investment option. Nowadays, with rental properties scarce and rental fees through the roof, investing in real estate could be considered a great option, especially if you cater to the right demographic in the right...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Oct 11, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re a Canadian homeowner who’s at least 55 years old, a reverse mortgage may be able to provide a number of solutions for you, including supplementing your current income while you continue to live in your home to help you enjoy a more fulfilling retirement....
by Karen Wotherspoon | Oct 4, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Sometimes, you may just need an added boost to qualify for the loan amount required to get you into your new home, particularly following the introduction of tighter mortgage qualification rules. If you’re experiencing difficulty meeting traditional lender...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
More Canadians than ever before have become familiar with private mortgage options after feeling the effects of the stringent stress test mortgage qualification rules introduced in January 2018. While private mortgages have been around for many years, they were...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
We live in a very public forum these days. There truly is no such thing as enjoying a private life if you’re on social media. What you post on your social media accounts – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc – can cast you in a negative light if certain details about...
by Karen Wotherspoon | Aug 16, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Prior to securing your first mortgage, you considered a number of different factors such as the rate, term, amortization period and other important features. So, before your mortgage reaches its maturity date (in five years or however long it has been set), it’s...