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Rates on the Rise

The Mortgage Advisors | September 7, 2017

Bank of Canada increased its overnight rate by 1/4 of a percent for the second time this year and banks were quick to follow with an increase in their prime…

What is a Purchase Plus Improvements Mortgage?

The Mortgage Advisors | August 21, 2017

Most people have never heard of a Purchase Plus Improvements Mortgage before. This is an amazing opportunity when purchasing a home that requires some renovations and updating. A Purchase Plus…

9 Steps to Buying a Home

The Mortgage Advisors | August 8, 2017

I’m Self Employed – Can I Qualify for a Mortgage?

The Mortgage Advisors | August 7, 2017

Being self-employed has plenty of benefits – working for yourself, tax write-offs, and freedom of your schedule. But when it comes to applying for a mortgage, it’s often more difficult…

5 Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

The Mortgage Advisors | July 24, 2017

Being a first-time home buyer springs an assortment of mixed emotions – excitement, anxiety, eagerness, fear – that all come with the territory when going through the buying process. And…

What to Do with My Variable Rate Mortgage?

The Mortgage Advisors | July 12, 2017

Today marks a rare moment for many variable-rate borrowers because the Bank of Canada hasn’t raised its overnight rate in more than seven years, which means there are many among…