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What happens when the mortgage co-signer dies? Feb 10th
Q: My grandfather passed away and he was my mortgage co-signer. My loan is current. I have made all payments. My grandfather has assets, estate. A good amount. Will my home be included in any of that or be paid from any of that? If they went after his assets and the home was paid, would it still be.... More »
Lender execs weigh in on today’s mortgage market Oct 26th
Executives of some of Canada's top mortgage lenders weighed in on some hot topics during the lender panel at MPC's recent National Mortgage Conference..... More »
Mortgage Career: Mortgage Professionals Canada Aug 5th
Company: Mortgage Professionals Canada Position: Manager, Marketing Location: Toronto, Ontario Apply to: Click here Manager, Marketing About Us Established in 1994, Mortgage Professionals Canada is the national mortgage broker industry association representing the largest and most respected network .... More »
How the Bank of Canada’s interest rate works—and why it’s rising + MORE Apr 13th
The Bank of Canada has raised its policy interest rate by half a percentage point for the first time in decades, a move intended to slow runaway inflation. The rate hike brings the Bank’s policy interest rate, also known as the overnight rate, up to 1% from the previous 0.5%.
It’s the s.... More »
How to Improve Your Credit Score – Student Edition Aug 29th
This series by personal finance specialist Amanda Reaume focuses on how to improve something that many people overlook: your credit score. These posts will give you tips and tricks to improve your chances of getting approved for better rates when you apply for credit – leading to better student l.... More »
Up to 40 per cent of Canadian households with mortgages are accelerating their payments, which makes the housing market much more stable than thought, a CIBC report finds.Spending Season Savvy
– ratesupermarket.ca
Forget the sweater weather and pumpkin spice lattes – fall is spending season; from back-school to trick-or-treat, it seems there’s a reason each week to go beyond the budget. It takes real consumer savvy to keep autumn costs down – so this week, MoneyWise brings you ways to save in the kitchen, in your wallet, and on your house hunt. Read on for today’s top headlines.
In Mortgages: The 7-Year Itch: Is Your Condo Built to Last?
Condos are booming in Canada, especially in big urban centres like Toronto. But as developers race against steep demand, are they sacrificing quality? Recent headlines of falling glass and shoddy workmanship have many cautious buyers second guessing their condo purchase.
How can you tell if your new condo will outlast its warranty? Read on for our tips on selecting a solidly-built home.
Read Rubina’s Blog | Is Your Condo Built to Last?>
In Credit Cards: Costco Credit Card Switch: Are Consumers Missing Out?
Wholesale club retailer Costco changed up its credit card rewards partnerships this year, switching from American Express to MasterCard as the officially accepted card in store…
Working with Self-Employed Clients
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Nick Tsimidis, Special to CMT Self-employed borrowers have long been perceived as higher-risk applicants. It’s not surprising that they took it on the chin when the government started tightening mortgage rules. That’s unfortunate, however, because this segment includes more people than one may think: lawyers, architects, accountants, contractors, mortgage professionals, investors and so on. From my experience, […]
Mortgage Career: Zolo Mortgages Ltd.
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Company: Zolo Mortgages Ltd. Position: Mortgage Agent Location: Toronto, ON Mortgage Agent Join the Zolo Mortgage Team Become a Zolo Mortgage Agent or Broker Free Exclusive leads! Over 100 fresh leads a week generated by our own, free, leading edge, real estate listing site visited by over 600,000 people monthly. Direct access to our 75 Zolo […]
Mortgage Career: CAAMP
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Company: CAAMP Position: Director of Marketing and Communications Location: Toronto, ON Advertise your mortgage job opening today! Click here to post. Or browse CMT’s Mortgage Jobs Database. Director, Marketing and Communications Opportunity CAAMP is the leading association representing the mortgage broker channel. CAAMP’s membership is drawn from every province and from all industry sectors. This […]
