Recent Court Decision On Gift Letters- Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Recent Court Decision On Gift Letters Posted on April 25, 2013  The following was written by Calgary real estate lawyer, William (Bill) Fric, regarding an Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench  judgement from earlier this month. (Citation: Henderson-Jorgensen v Henderson-Jorgensen, 2013 ABQB 213) Gift letters are often required by mortgage companies when parents are helping children buy a home. […]

Saying goodbye to your mortgage sooner doesn’t mean saying goodbye to your savings – Ask Adil Virani – a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Saying goodbye to your mortgage sooner doesn’t mean saying goodbye to your savings Scotiabank Poll finds homeowners saying they could pay off their mortgage faster without impacting their lifestyle TORONTO, April 23, 2013 /CNW/ – This spring homeowners are feeling optimistic about taking a bite out of their mortgage without having to cut back in other areas […]

A deal killer brokers can overlook – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

by Donald Horne Too many mortgage brokers are missing the biggest deal killer out there, says one Vancouver broker, and it can be easily avoided with one simple conversation. “It is definitely something we as brokers need to do, to tell the clients that they are harming themselves by making big-ticket purchases right when their mortgage […]

Shopping for a first mortgage? Arm yourself with research and negotiate and Ask Adil Virani – Vancouver Mortgage Broker

First-time home buyers shopping for a mortgage have all the technology at their fingertips to make informed decisions, and financial experts say those resources should arm them with enough knowledge to prepare themselves, and even negotiate a better rate. “In today’s environment, with so many things on the Internet, social media in general, there’s no […]

How an obscure budget change could raise mortgage rates- Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

ROBERT MCLISTER – Special to The Globe and Mail The acronym “ABCP” doesn’t come to mind when people go mortgage shopping. But if you get a new mortgage in the next few years, it could very well affect your interest rate. ABCP stands for asset backed commercial paper. It’s used by a handful of non-bank lenders to […]

Even in a real estate slump, Canadians lured into bidding wars- Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Garry Marr More from Garry Marr | @DustyWallet People still willing to jump into real estate bidding wars might want to ask themselves why they want to be part of such a buying frenzy in this softening market. Get ready condo flippers, Canada Revenue Agency is hunting you With the deadline for filing taxes this month, you might […]

Canadians still pay 62% more for a home than in U.S – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Canadians still pay 62% more for a home than in U.S   MICHAEL BABAD – The Globe and Mail Follow Michael Babad and the Globe’s top business stories on Twitter. Canada-U.S. house price gap still wideThe price gap between homes in Canada and the United States remains “yawning” despite the changing fortunes of the two real […]

To get a mortgage, you’ll need to have a stellar credit score – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

The following article is from Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine. When you begin shopping around for a mortgage the importance of your credit history and score becomes evident. Your credit score is an important item that will determine what interest your mortgage agent will be able to offer you. It should be a priority because it […]

5 tips for a safe ‘open house’ event – Consult with a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

(NC)—Hosting an ‘open house’ is an effective real estate sales tool that your agent will likely recommend, but how can you be sure your security will be kept in check? “Ask your Realtor questions about how to prepare for visitors,” says Carla Bouchard, a broker with Royal LePage Metro. “Make sure that you understand what […]

How to Landscape Like a Pro – From your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker

How to Landscape Like a Pro – From your Friendly Vancouver Mortgage Broker A well landscaped yard is a visual delight and says a lot about the people who own the home. If you plan to sell your home then you can take it from this Vancouver mortgage broker that it pays to improve the […]

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