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mortgage guide

Closing Costs

by Jonas on March 1, 2009

Closing costs are the list of fees that your lawyer presents to you on the closing date. When buying a new home, there are expenses outside of your Toronto mortgage that you will need to include in your budget.…

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You should consider having any home you are thinking of buying inspected by a knowledgeable and professional inspector.

The home inspector’s role is to inform you on the property’s condition. He will tell you if something is not functioning properly,…

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Frequently Asked Canadian Mortgage Questions

by admin on November 23, 2008

Can I get pre-approved for a home purchase loan before I’ve found my property?

Absolutely.  However, you should note that this pre-approval is not the same as a commitment letter.  The pre-approval states the amount you will qualify for as…

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Owning a home Vs Renting a home

by admin on November 23, 2008

In most cases, owning is almost always better than renting. When you rent you just pay money out but you don’t have any return on your investment.
It’s like leasing a car without being able to write it off.…

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The importance of good Credit and Service

by admin on November 23, 2008

My dad used to tell me all the time, if you get a ticket, make sure you fight it. Car insurance is very expensive and you want to keep your insurance in good standing. The same thing applies to

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The reality of the bank

by admin on November 23, 2008

reality-of-banksHow many of you went to the bank for your mortgage?

How many of you shopped the banks for your mortgage?

Did you know that every time you went to the bank, they pulled your beacon score (credit score)…

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Mortgage Rates and Product Placement

by admin on November 23, 2008

Every mortgage office does business on a single entity basis. This means that if they finance 100 million in mortgage funding by September this in turn gives them discount off of whatever the rate may be at that time and…

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The Role of a Mortgage Broker

by admin on November 23, 2008

Toronto mortgage brokers function as middlemen between home buyer and lender. They match borrowers with bankers by identifying mortgages that suit the needs of their consumer clients. The Paul Sidhu team knows that every client is different and what’s a…

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Is home ownership right for you?

by admin on November 23, 2008

Buying a home is one of the biggest emotional and financial decisions you’ll ever make, so prepare yourself to make a knowledgeable decision today.

When most of us consider becoming homeowners, we immediately think of how wonderful it will be.…

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