by Renee Wynter | Mar 1, 2024 | Blog, Mortgage
For many homeowners, securing a mortgage is a significant financial milestone. But, it’s just as important to regularly review and optimize that mortgage. This is where your mortgage agent becomes even more invaluable – proactively looking out for your best interests...
by Renee Wynter | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Owning a home is a major milestone for many Canadians, but the financial hurdle of coming up with a sufficient down payment can be a significant barrier. To address this, some aspiring homeowners turn to the concept of a gifted down payment – a strategy that can make...
by Renee Wynter | Jan 19, 2024 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Becoming a first-time homebuyer is an exciting yet sometimes daunting experience, especially when navigating the complex world of mortgages on your own. Many first-time homebuyers find themselves overwhelmed by the pure volume of options available. Fortunately, your...
by Renee Wynter | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
With all of the rate increases over the past year – following several years of historically low rates – many mortgage borrowers are concerned about increased mortgage payments, regardless of whether they’re currently in a fixed-rate or variable-rate mortgage. In many...
by Renee Wynter | Aug 4, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
During the red-hot Canadian real estate market spurred by the pandemic where bidding wars were pretty much expected, it was virtually impossible to get an Offer to Purchase accepted that contained important conditions to protect the buyer when making among the largest...
by Renee Wynter | Jul 28, 2023 | Blog, Mortgage
A lot has changed since your last mortgage term began thanks to high inflation leading to increased interest rates – following years of historic lows. That’s why it’s important to review all options before your renewal date. Step one is to speak with your mortgage...