financial literacy Archives - Page 10 of 18 - Ingrid Bjel McGaughey - Mortgage Broker

November 7, 2016 1 Comment

Do first-time homebuyers really get any benefit from a mortgage broker? Last week I met with Tom* and Marcy*, a couple in their early 30s who are interested in doing the mortgage planning for

October 17, 2016 0 Comments

Down payment of 20% plus?  New mortgage rules that affect you The Canadian finance minister announced stringent new mortgage rules on October 3, 2016. Anyone looking to buy a new home or refinance, may be

May 9, 2016 2 Comments

How do you know if you need a high ratio mortgage? If you're buying a home, you've likely heard the term "high ratio mortgage". Are you wondering whether it applies to you, and

January 1, 2016 0 Comments

New down payment rules coming February 2016 If you're buying a Canadian home in 2016, you may need a bigger downpayment. As of February 2016, the rules are changing, depending on the purchase

November 16, 2015 7 Comments

What is a private mortgage and why might you want one? A private mortgage is one that is offered by an individual or a company who is not a mainstream or alternative institutional