Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Is Rent to Own Housing Ever a Good Idea? Sep 17th
The majority of Canadians are homeowners, and many more want to buy, but not everyone can afford to do so. If you’re one of those who are looking to get into the market and don’t have enough money saved up yet or you currently have poor credit, there’s always the option to rent to own.
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How the coronavirus pandemic could change the way we think about retirement in Canada Apr 28th
Over the past few decades, the concept of retirement has grown increasingly more sophisticated. Canadians preparing for retirement have been able to contemplate a variety of highly personalized approaches—from early (or even very early) retirement; to active, phased, or working retirement; and mor.... More »
How Canadian homes became debt traps + MORE Nov 15th
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In 1998, Ann bought a one-bedroom condo in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver. Gainfully employed at a printing company, she found the monthly mortgage payments were within her budget (Ann and others quoted in this story asked that Maclean’s not use their full names). The b.... More »
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! + MORE Dec 25th
Whether you’re having a white Christmas or a rainy one, the spirit of the holiday holds true. May you enjoy this special time of year with those closest to you. From the entire Canadian Mortgage Trends family, we wish you and yours a safe, relaxing and cheerful holiday season. Warmest wishes,.... More »
Vector Management Limited / Vector Financial Services Limited
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Company: Vector Management Limited / Vector Financial Services Limited Position: Analyst, Commercial Mortgages Location: Toronto, ON Analyst, Commercial Mortgages Years of experience required: 2 – 3 Licences or registrations as a mortgage agent required? No, but will be an asset. How to apply: Email cover letter and resume to carol-anne@vectormanagement.com with “Analyst, Commercial Mortgages” in the subject line. Be sure to tell us why you believe yourself to be the perfect fit. Job Description The Commercial Mortgage Analyst role works to assist the Underwriter with analysis of commercial mortgage investments. This is a position that requires team work READ MORE
Verico Spin Mortgage Corp.
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Company: Verico Spin Mortgage Corp. Position: Mortgage Administrator (Growth Position) Location: Victoria, BC Mortgage Administrator (Growth Position) Experience: Previous experience an asset, but not required Licenses: Not required initially Contact: https://spinmortgage.com/contact/ Description: Spin Mortgage Corp. was founded in 2013 in Vancouver, BC. We are a web-based, high volume mortgage shop with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. This individual is expected to become licensed (will be reimbursed) within 3 months and will begin as an administrative assistant with the opportunity (and expectation) to advance into an underwriter position. This individual does not need to have mortgage or real estate READ MORE
Anti-Fraud Guidelines from FSCO
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Hundreds of millions of dollars are lost to mortgage fraud each and every year. That cost and a recommendation from Ontario’s Minister of Finance has prompted the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) to step up fraud prevention. One of the regulator’s strategies in this fight is education. To meet that goal, FSCO recently issued a fraud prevention checklist developed in cooperation with industry stakeholders (see it here; see the FAQs here). If you’re a mortgage agent, it should be required reading. Not only does it help protect your clients, your lenders and you as a mortgage professional, but it READ MORE
