Every province and territory in Canada has some tax or fee whenever you purchase a home. You should take this into account with respect to your expenses. Your realtor fees and this land transfer tax are the two biggest expenses after the cost of your home. Mortgage insurance only applies if you’re required to take […]
The Complete Guide to Credit Scores in Canada
What is a Credit Score? Your credit score is a rating assigned to you by the credit bureaus. The rating is between 300 and 900, where 900 is the best you can get and 300 is where you start off. This rating is one factor, albeit a major factor, used to determine whether you can […]
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Finding Mortgage Lenders When You Have Bad Credit
Banks are usually the first place people turn to when looking for a mortgage. But, when you have bad credit, they’re not so helpful. If you have a credit score lower than about 600, you’ll need to get a mortgage from a B lender or private mortgage firm. A lenders are the big banks. B […]
The Best Way to Save Money and Grow Your Wealth
I’ve read many articles about saving money. Some people have some rules, hacks, tips, or whatever you want to call them. But, really, it’s as simple as losing weight: Burn more calories than you take in. It’s as simple as making money in stocks: Buy low, sell high. Okay, I’m being a bit facetious. We […]
What is a Mortgage?: The Complete Guide for Home Buyers
What is a Mortgage Loan (Canada)? Mortgage Simple Definition In it’s simplest terms, a mortgage is just a loan. Usually it’s the biggest loan you’ll ever take, but, it’s still just a loan. But, there is a little more to it. It has a collateral attached to it. A collateral is something that is used […]
Burn Your Mortgage – Sean Cooper
Sean Cooper Eliminates His $255k Mortgage in 3 Years In 2012, at age of 27, Sean Cooper checked one important thing from his wish list – he bought his first house. Only 3 years later, in 2015, at the age of 30, Sean did what most of us can only dream and imagine –he wiped […]