The following is a list of things you’ll want to avoid if you plan on purchasing a new home in the near future. 1. Don’t apply for new credit: It may seem natural to apply for a credit card at a home improvement store or a furniture store when you are about to become a homeowner, but […]

The Big Short – An American film about American finance. Many Canadians, particularly those in Vancouver and Toronto where real estate is spoken of like a sport, will gravitate to the film The Big Short over the coming weeks. It is an adaptation of an excellent book written in 2010 by Michael Lewis. As a Canadian Mortgage […]

Sometimes “life happens”, and when it does, your home can be your savior if you have accrued some equity in it. Maybe you’ve been out of work, run up your credit cards and driven your credit rating into the ground. Perhaps, you’ve decided to leave the job you hate and venture out into the world […]

Lawyers, doctors, business owners and other self-employed Canadians…you know the type. Well educated, hard-working and driven. They are dedicated to their profession, their business, their staff and helping people. They don’t have much personal time since work is their life, but when they do, they like spending time with their friends and family, they have […]

There was a 62 year old male and his 61 year old female wife living in Kelowna. One day the male had a massive heart attack and died instantly. Insurance paid off all the debts. The husband had always looked after the financial affairs. The widow knew nothing about financial matters and couldn’t even balance […]

Okay, so here we are… we have worked together to secure financing for your mortgage. You are getting a great rate, favourable terms that meet your mortgage goals, the lender is satisfied with all the supporting documents, we are broker complete, and the only thing left to do is wait for the day the lawyers […]

Interest rates are only one of many features that should be looked at when you are applying for a mortgage. But all things being equal, the interest rate may be more important than you think. I was reviewing mortgage options with a client and the only thing they were interested in was the mortgage rate. […]

When you are new to Canada and establishing credit, deciding on the best way to create a good credit history can be difficult. You need a good credit rating in Canada if you are planning to rent or buy a home, buy a car or borrow money. By taking some important first steps to get […]