Buying a Home Might Get More Expensive in Ontario …

Latest News Nathan Lawrence 29 Oct

By: Nathan Lawrence If you’re a house hunter or are planning in the future to be buying a home, the costs to close a house purchase might be getting more expensive.  Earlier this week, the Ontario Government stated that they are moving forward with their plans to allow municipalities with the ability to charge home […]

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The Election & Your Mortgage

Latest News Nathan Lawrence 20 Oct

By: Nathan Lawrence Well you woke up this morning and it’s a new day…and there is a new Government.  Looking back over the last two months of the campaign, here is what our new Majority Liberal Government promised with regards to housing/mortgage market under the leadership of Prime Minister Elect Justin Trudeau. They would focus […]

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What Happens When Interest Rates Rise

Interest Rates Nathan Lawrence 7 Oct

By: Nathan Lawrence With interest rates at historic lows, would you be able to afford a rate increase on your mortgage? In the short interest rates are not expected to adjust very much, but if you are in a mortgage that does not renew for a few years, you could be facing an adjustment at […]

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Your Mortgage After Bankruptcy

Alternative Lending Nathan Lawrence 24 Sep

By: Nathan Lawrence & Brianna Shortreed Just because you have declared bankruptcy does not mean you have to dismiss your dream of becoming a homeowner. There are two options when it comes to applying for a mortgage after declaring bankruptcy. The first is to apply to a prime lender, this will take time, you will […]

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Thoughts on the Buying Process, from a First Time Home Buyer

General Nathan Lawrence 24 Sep

By: Brianna Shortreed We just recently went through our first home purchase and having a knowledgeable Mortgage Broker and Real Estate agent on our side was incredibly helpful! We definitely had some sticker shock here and there throughout the process but because we were prepared we were able to easily overcome each hurdle without any […]

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“B” Positive About Alternative Lending

Alternative Lending Nathan Lawrence 24 Sep

Mortgage markets are historically geared towards the prime borrower, these are people with a squeaky clean credit score, solid income, and are considered to be able to easily repay their mortgage. However, not everyone is going to fit into that category but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get approved for a mortgage. […]

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