OPTIONS You should be able to compare different loan options, programs, rates, product types, terms, penalties & mortgage flexibility solutions from…
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What is the difference between a fixed & variable mortgage?
A fixed rate typically has less flexibility & a slightly higher rate while a variable rate provides more flexibility and…
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What is Alternative Lending?
COMMON BORROWER’S ROWERS Self-employed individuals who have not claimed enough income to qualify with the bank Those with bruised credit New business owners WHAT’S…
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What is a Home Equity Line Of Credit?
AKA a collateral mortgage or readvanceable mortgage, meaning as you pay down your mortgage or your property value increases, your…
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What is Private Financing?
No income or credit requirements here. Qualifications for private financing will be based off equity or a larger down payment. Due to…
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Is a low rate the most important factor in a mortgage?
No The lowest rate is not always the cheapest option when factoring in the total cost. Saving you $$ & mortgage…
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Will a larger down payment result in a better rate?
Not necessarily With as little as 5% down, you will see the best available rate, but you will be required to…
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Is it better to save 20% before buying?
No With 5% being the minimum down payment, by simply getting started today, you will capitalize on Appreciation Mortgage Pay Down – Principal…
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Can I get a mortgage on Bare Land?
Yes Typically, a 50% down payment is required There are options at 25% down payment with plans to build
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I’m Self Employed; do I need to be in business for 2+ years to get approved?
No! There are alternative lenders that we work with that will provide additional options Each situation will vary depending on individual factors
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I’m Self Employed, do I need to claim more in taxes to get approved?
No There are alternative lenders that will look at a 6-month history & business revenue With a slightly higher interest rate, often…
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What are common mortgages for those who are Self Employed?
Traditional Financing – Net income Stated Income – Business revenue Bank Statements – Usually 6 months Net worth – Liquid assets Business Cash Flow…
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What is the First Time Home Buyer Incentive?
This incentive is a shared equity mortgage with the government of Canada, where they will contribute 5% (on existing homes)…
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What is the First Time Home Buyer Program?
A provincially regulated program that allows First Time Buyers to be exempt from paying Property Transfer Tax Two ways to be…
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What is the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit?
This is a non-refundable credit that allows FTHB’s to claim up to $5,000 in the year that you purchased your…
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What is the Home Buyer Plan?
This program allows all home buyers to pull up to $35,000TAX FREE from their RRSP, to purchase a home You will…
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How Do I Build My Credit?
Use the 2-2-2 rule 2 trade lines $2,000 limit each 2 years each minimum Use each credit line & try not to carry 40%…
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Can a credit check severally damage my credit score?
No The more established your credit is, the less your score will be affected, if at all When scores are slightly affected,…
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What are some credit tips?
Make payments on time Use less than 40% of your total limit Increase your number of trade lines in which you can…
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What is a fixed rate mortgage?
Within a fixed rate mortgage, you will have the security of knowing that your mortgage payment will not change throughout…