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Category: Mortgages (16 posts)
Multi-Family Lending: What You Need To Know About Hard Money Loans in Victoria, BC
March 1, 2021 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Multi-Family Lending: What You Need To Know About Hard Money Loans Multi-family real estate is one of the most popular investments for both newbie and seasoned investors. Buyers in the past used trad ...
read moreWhy Borrowers May Choose a Private Mortgage in Victoria, BC
February 17, 2021 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Why Borrowers May Choose a Private Mortgage When most people want to buy a home, they get a list of local banks and mortgage companies to start comparing the available financing options. However, the ...
read moreHow to Handle a Mortgage After a Separation or Divorce in Victoria, BC
February 2, 2021 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Mortgage Life After Separation and Divorce Separation and divorce present many challenges. It's a situation you likely never thought you'd never be in, but now there are personal and financial conseq ...
read moreBank of Canada will maintain current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, recalibrates its quantitative easing program
October 28, 2020 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. ...
read moreReverse Mortgages – Impact on Heirs in Victoria, BC
September 2, 2020 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
How do Reverse Mortgages Affect Canadian Heirs? For Canadian seniors, there is a great way to get the most out of the equity in their homes. Home prices tend to rise, and equity builds in the prope ...
read moreWhen Is Mortgage Refinancing a Bad Idea in Victoria-Saanich, British Columbia?
June 3, 2020 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Property owners refinance their homes and commercial properties all the time. As your credit improves and you have built more equity into the property, it may make fiscal sense to refinance when inter ...
read moreBank of Canada maintains target for the overnight rate, scales back some market operations as financial conditions improve
June 3, 2020 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the deposit rate is &frac1 ...
read more5 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit
April 15, 2020 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
For homeowners across the globe, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have become a handy way of tapping into the value of their homes. However, when borrowing money against your home, it is always a ...
read moreWhat should you consider when refinancing your mortgage in Victoria, British Columbia?
April 1, 2020 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Mortgage rates are at a historic low. If you're thinking about refinancing your mortgage, you could possibly save significant amounts of money over the years. Especially in the first years of owning y ...
read moreShould You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early in Victoria, BC?
February 18, 2020 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
It's a dream to be able to pay off your mortgage early, but is there a downside? While it sounds like a great idea, there are some factors to consider before doing so. This article will ex ...
read moreShould you refinance Your Mortgage in Victoria, BC?
January 8, 2020 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
There is a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refin ...
read moreEasy Ways to Repay Your Home Loan Early and Free Up Cash for Family Adventures
November 20, 2019 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Most home buyers take out a mortgage to help finance buying a home. As a result, many homeowners are faced with a monthly mortgage payment during the time they are raising their children or sending th ...
read moreHow to Improve Your Chances of Being Approved for a Mortgage in Victoria, BC
December 19, 2018 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
For most first time home buyers, obtaining a mortgage is a crucial part of the purchasing process. However, being approved for a mortgage is often easier said than done. It can be disheartening to f ...
read moreThe Pros And Cons Of Reverse Mortgages in Victoria, BC
November 21, 2018 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
No matter how carefully you plan, life can put a dent in your retirement funds. A life-altering accident or illness can turn your life upside down. Dipping into your retirement to meet uncovered expen ...
read moreShould You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You're Approved For?
August 22, 2018 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Before you start shopping for a new home, you'll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for may not ...
read moreTake Advantage of Low Interest Rates – Refinance Your Mortgage Today!
August 15, 2018 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Borrowers are loving the current record low interest rates, and homeowners stand to benefit even more. If you bought your home more than a few years ago, you could probably benefit from a refinance ...
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