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Fixed versus variable interest rates

February 28th, 2018

Fixed Interest Rates This is usually the more popular choice for clients when it comes to deciding on which type of interest rate they want. There are many reasons why, but … [read more]

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What is a Collateral Mortgage?

February 26th, 2018

A collateral mortgage is a way of registering your mortgage on title. This type of registration is sometimes used by banks and credit unions. Monoline lenders, on the other hand, … [read more]

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The role of the insurer in a mortgage

February 14th, 2018

Any time a down payment for the mortgage is less than 20%, it is required that the mortgage must be insured thru an Insurer. Why does this mortgage need to … [read more]

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What’s an acceptable down payment for a house?

February 13th, 2018

Ask people this question and you will get a variety of answers. Most home owners will say 10% is what you should put down. However, if you speak with your … [read more]

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What is the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)?

February 6th, 2018

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a corporation that most are semi-familiar with, but do not know what CMHC actually does. CMHC is Canada’s authority on housing. They … [read more]

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Which Lender is Right for You?

February 5th, 2018

The following is a summary of the choices available for clients when looking at the four different types of lending groups. Which one is best will all depend on who … [read more]

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2018 brings more of the same for Fraser Valley real estate

February 2nd, 2018

SURREY, BC – Fraser Valley housing market activity in January continued on the momentum seen throughout 2017 with year-over-year increases seen for both sales and pricing. The Fraser Valley Real … [read more]

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Most buyers won’t delay despite rate rises

February 2nd, 2018

The recent increases in interest rates appears not to have dampened the intentions of most Canadian home buyers. Just 1 in 4 surveyed for CMHC’s 2018 Prospective Home Buyer Survey … [read more]

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Bank vs. Credit Union – A who is who in borrowing

February 1st, 2018

Banks and Credit unions are often grouped together into one category under “financial institutions”. While they may have several similarities in terms of financial service offerings, in the world of … [read more]

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Monthly Archives: February 2018

Fixed versus variable interest rates

What is a Collateral Mortgage?

The role of the insurer in a mortgage

What’s an acceptable down payment for a house?

What is the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)?

Which Lender is Right for You?

2018 brings more of the same for Fraser Valley real estate

Most buyers won’t delay despite rate rises

Bank vs. Credit Union – A who is who in borrowing

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