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Smith Manoeuvre

Smith Manoeuvre

March 26, 2024 | Posted by: Charles Edwards

Once you have read the book by Robinson Smith, Master Your Mortgage for Financial Freedom, you will ask the same question I did and many others have... Why isn't every Canadian doing this??? To ...

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So, you want to buy a house?

So, you want to buy a house?

July 23, 2021 | Posted by: Charles Edwards

So you’ve decided it’s time to buy a house.  Now what?  While this should not be considered an exhaustive list, it gives you a good idea of what to expect.  Financial sani ...

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What's the Qualifying Rate?

What's the Qualifying Rate?

July 16, 2021 | Posted by: Charles Edwards

What is the Qualifying Rate? You’re probably aware that there have been many mortgage rule changes over the last several years, and you’re almost certainly affected whether you’re a ...

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For 2018: Ten mortgage tips you won't get from your bank

For 2018: Ten mortgage tips you won't get from your bank

July 2, 2021 | Posted by: Charles Edwards

More new mortgage rules have come into effect January 1, which make it trickier to negotiate a mortgage for many Canadians. But with a little expert advice, I can help keep you on the path to prosperi ...

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The Mortgage Broker Advantage

The Mortgage Broker Advantage

June 25, 2021 | Posted by: Charles Edwards

Increasingly, Canadians are turning to mortgage brokers for their first and next mortgage, taking advantage of the value and convenience of their services. A 2011 study conducted by CMHC (Canada Mor ...

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Purchase or refinance now before rules change in January

Purchase or refinance now before rules change in January

June 18, 2021 | Posted by: Charles Edwards

  If you’re looking to buy and will have more than 20 percent down, or if you are considering refinancing, then you might want to do so before January 1, 2018. Why? On October 17, the Offi ...

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This is how to buy and renovate

This is how to buy and renovate

June 11, 2021 | Posted by: Charles Edwards

Many homebuyers looking at older properties find themselves in a common predicament: they’ve found a property that suits them, but it needs some costly and immediate upgrades. Good news. We&rs ...

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Conditional on financing: the most important part of your offer

Conditional on financing: the most important part of your offer

June 4, 2021 | Posted by: Roar Solutions

  When you find the condo or house of your dreams and want to make an offer, do you need a financing condition? Unless you can pay cash for the home, then yes you do. That little phrase – ...

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Jump in complaints after scandal at big 5 banks

Jump in complaints after scandal at big 5 banks

May 28, 2021 | Posted by: Charles Edwards

This is a testament to what is likely one of the biggest reasons to deal with a trusted mortgage agent for what will likely be the biggest purchase of your life.  While I am extremely competive w ...

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What is an Interest-Saving Mortgage?

What is an Interest-Saving Mortgage?

May 21, 2021 | Posted by: Charles Edwards

One of the problems in the mortgage industry is the way mortgages are advertised: usually by rate. If an online rate says 1.9%, chances are homebuyers are going to check it out. What many don&rsq ...

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