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In Canada, a joint mortgage is a mortgage between two or more people. More commonly, two partners in a relationship get a joint mortgage but it is also possible to…
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The Home Buying Process in Edmonton: Start to Finish
Are you ready to buy a home? The idea of buying a home is appealing and exciting. However, it is a huge investment and one that should not be rushed…
The Benefits and Risks of a 5% Down Payment
The standard guideline for a down payment on a new home is anywhere from 5%-20% – but that’s a large amount of money for many individuals, especially first-time homebuyers. A…
5 biggest first time home buyer mistakes
In this blog post, we will be going over the 5 biggest mistakes first-time homebuyers make in Canada. Prepare and Research The single biggest first-time homebuyer mistake that we see…
Mortgage Default Insurance Explained
In June CMHC announced big changes to the way they underwrite mortgage applications which include three significant changes which will be outlined below. Increase in Minimum Credit Score The increase…
Why should you work with an Edmonton Mortgage Broker?
Becoming a homeowner can be an exciting time but the process can take long and arduous. Securing a mortgage is an important first step in the home buying process but…
Types of Mortgages in Canada
There are many mortgage options to choose from and it is important to pick the one that works best for you. The different types of mortgages have features that meet…
2020 CMHC Canadian Mortgage Qualification Changes Explained
Effective July 1st, 2020, there will be some changes coming to the qualification criteria for insured mortgages and it will be harder to qualify for a mortgage again. On June…
Is it a Good Time to Buy A Home? – Buying A Home During COVID 19
A Q&A with Jim Dhillon and Sunny Vig of questions they have been receiving about buying and selling homes during COVID-19 Is it a good time to buy right now?…
Refinancing Your Mortgage
Why do people refinance? When you refinance your mortgage, you are paying off your existing mortgage and replacing it with a new mortgage. There are a variety of reasons why…