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Hey Michael, I’m shopping for a mortgage, am I not just looking for the lowest rate ?

Rates / Sep 13th, 2009

Hey Michael, I’m shopping for a mortgage, am I not just looking for the lowest rate ?

A new court decision reminds us how critical it is when rearranging your debt to do so legally. It has been nearly six months since the Lipson decision, in which the Supreme Court of Canada effectivel...

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Some say the recession is ending, but will interest rates stay low?

Rates / Sep 2nd, 2009

Some say the recession is ending, but will interest rates stay low?

Recession may be over but growth will be limited next year Inflation and interest rates will remain low as economy recovers

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A reminder on the idea of making our mortgage tax deductible

Canada Mortgage News / Aug 30th, 2009

A reminder on the idea of making our mortgage tax deductible

A new court decision reminds us how critical it is when rearranging your debt to do so legally.

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I would like to move forward with my pre-approval. What exactly will I need?

Purchasing / Jun 10th, 2009

I would like to move forward with my pre-approval. What exactly will I need?

You will be required to provide the following list of information to your mortgage professional to finalize the mortgage

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With investments doing so poorly, would be to our benefit to pay down on our mortgage while we are below at such a low prime ?

Debt Talk / May 25th, 2009

With investments doing so poorly, would be to our benefit to pay down on our mortgage while we are below at such a low prime ?

Michelle, Great way of thinking…. I suggest YES, figure out a comfortable payment (maybe check what the payment was back when you signed up) and ask your lender (bank) to “hold the payment” at that co...

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Is this banking crisis over?….. if so, will rates go up?

Rates / May 20th, 2009

Is this banking crisis over?….. if so, will rates go up?

Great Question, some are saying the crisis is coming to an end, read below to find out what some economists are saying, jobs and housing still has a way to go, but when “may” rates go up?… The good ne...

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