Fixed Mortgages: Your Rights &...

One of the best ways to avoid mortgage fraud (or any type of fraud), is to ensure you do your due diligence when applying for a mortgage. Being smart about mortgage shopping is as simple as reading through your mortgage documents carefully before you sign them, and being cognisant of what information should be provided to you (as per the law). The following information must be provided to you in your mortgage agreement: The principal amount (amount you are borrowing) The annual interest rate The annual percentage rate (APR) The mortgage term (period of your mortgage) The date of advance (date which you’ll start being…