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Canada's New Updated Mortgage Charter
November 23, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
The Canadian Mortgage Charter spells out the rights consumers have when they are renegotiating mortgages. It calls on financial institutions to provide better relief measures over the next three y ...
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Understanding Fixed vs. Variable Rate Mortgages
November 15, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
If you're on the cusp of getting a mortgage, or if you're considering refinancing, you've likely encountered the terms "fixed rate" and "variable rate" mortgage. These are the two primary pathways i ...
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6 things to know about capital gains and taxes for people across Canada
November 2, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
So, you made some cash selling your property or stocks at a higher price than you bought them for? High five! But before you start celebrating, there's this thing called capital gains that might show ...
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Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage
November 1, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage For many people, buying a home is a significant milestone in their lives. However, getting approved for a mortgage is ...
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Bank Of Canada Rate Update October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5.25% and the deposit rate at 5% ...
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Mortgage Strategies in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
October 24, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
Hello dear readers, Let's have a coffee chat, shall we? If we were sitting in a cozy café, sipping on lattes (or your beverage of choice), today's hot topic of conversation would undoubtedly revol ...
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Leveraging Your Home Equity to Help Purchase a Home For Your Children: A Prudent Move?
October 6, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
Navigating Parental Assistance in Home Purchases The concept of parents aiding their children in stepping onto the property ladder is not a new one yet it is not ubiquitously adopted. A 2021 ...
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Understanding and Utilizing Home Equity
October 1, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
If you've consistently made mortgage payments over the years, you've been accumulating home equity. As this equity grows, homeowners can access it, converting it into cash for various purposes, from h ...
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Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options
September 27, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options Home Sweet Home: these three words hold a special place in our hearts. Owning a home is a dream many of us aspire to ...
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Can a first-time home buyer have a mortgage co-signer?
September 17, 2023 | Posted by: Brad Vokins - Port Perry - Durham Region Mortgage Broker
Can New Home Buyers in Canada Use a Mortgage Co-Signer? Struggling to secure a mortgage or need a financial boost? Consider bringing in a co-signer. Dive deeper into this and other home-buying tact ...
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