Common mistakes made by first-time homebuyers... And how to avoid making those first-time homebuyer mistakes! I tend to revise this list from time to time, based on what I'm seeing with my clients.
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I work with many first-time homebuyers in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, and throughout Ontario. Some have already talked to a professional of one type or another about their mortgage, others haven't. All of them seem surprised at the
Think you have to wait 7 years after bankruptcy before you can get a mortgage? That's a myth. You can actually get a mortgage the day after you get discharged - though you
Set yourself up for homebuying success Buying a new home soon - say in the next year or two? It's a very exciting time! Even if you're not a first-time homebuyer, you
Minimum down payment increase - what you need to know On February 15, 2016, the minimum down payment rules changed in Canada. On homes purchased for more than $500,000, the portion of the house price over
I'm a Toronto-based Mortgage Broker. My focus: to mentor and educate first-time home buyers, people with less-than-perfect credit, and people in business for themselves, to make the best mortgage choices for them.