Mortgage glossary - Page 3 of 3

November 26, 2013 0 Comments

When you are making an official bid to purchase a home, your first step will be writing up your "Offer to Purchase".  Usually, you'll be working with your real estate agent to put

September 16, 2013 1 Comment

What is the "Mortgage Qualifying Rate"? If you're considering a variable rate mortgage, or a mortgage with a term shorter than 5 years, chances are you've come across the term "mortgage qualifying rate",

June 11, 2013 3 Comments

What is a HELOC and what can you do with it? In my years in banking I have seen mortgage products evolve from very restrictive mortgages to products that are now much more

June 6, 2011 Comments Off

What is credit and what makes it "good" or "bad"? If you're starting to research mortgages, chances are you've come across the term "credit". As well, you've likely seen the terms "good credit"

April 13, 2011 6 Comments

Ready to purchase your first home? Let's see...  You've figured out your down payment, started working with a great real estate agent, and have partnered with a mortgage broker to develop a game plan