financial literacy Archives - Page 13 of 18 - Ingrid Bjel McGaughey - Mortgage Broker

January 1, 2014 2 Comments

I live and breathe mortgages.  This time of year is always fun because it offers an opportunity to take a look at the year that's behind us, and make some predictions for what

December 22, 2013 3 Comments

Meeting with your mortgage broker for the first time If you've set up a meeting with a mortgage broker, you're probably wondering what information or paperwork you'll need. I often get asked what

December 9, 2013 0 Comments

My real estate investors group recently hosted the very knowledgeable Katherine Paliwoda to give us her inside perspective on landlord rights and responsibilities in Ontario.   To provide context, she began with a detailed

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

November 19, 2013 0 Comments

The Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) has released their fall 2013 survey report on the residential mortgage market.  Here are the findings that are relevant to first-time homebuyers and investors in the GTA.