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How to Prep for Mortgage Applications

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or empty-nester, being properly prepared for your mortgage application will ensure the process goes quickly. To make sure you have accurate information ready to go for your meeting with your mortgage broker, here’s a quick checklist: Have a few pieces of government-issued ID, preferably those with a photoz Your current address, and two previous addresses (if you have them) For renters: a letter from a landlord confirming rental history Name and contact information of current and past employers (2-3) Proof of employment: pay stubs, etc. Information on current position: name of position, how long you’ve worked there, etc. If self-employed:…

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2 Oct 2013

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Mortgage Types: The Breakdown

When searching for a home, choosing the right mortgage is a big part of the equation. Your mortgage…

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23 Oct 2013

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Think Fast: Calgary’s Fall...

Calgary’s home sales and prices are already outpacing the forecast for this season, which is leaving homebuyers with…

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Learning to Budget (and sticking to it)

A recent survey by Credit Canada Solutions, shows that for the most part, Canadians are really struggling with…

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2 Mar 2016

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Fraud Prevention Month: Protecting...

It’s Fraud Prevention Month, and it’s the perfect time to get educated on what mortgage fraud is, and…

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23 Mar 2016

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The Gaps in Financial Literacy in Canada

A study released by Statistics Canada, illustrates the gap in financial literacy that lies within Canada, among a…

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9 Mar 2016

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Fraud Prevention Month: Protecting...

Internet and social media scams are on the rise in Canada, and since it’s Fraud Prevention Month, it’s…

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24 Feb 2016

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How often do you check your credit...

Calgary (and most of Canada) is sitting in buyers’ marketing conditions. What does that mean? It means that…

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4 Feb 2016

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Minimum Down Payments are Rising this...

On February 15th, the new minimum down payment comes into effect for homes $500,000 or more, making it…

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23 Dec 2015

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Improving Your Credit for 2016

With Christmastime upon us and a new year approaching, your credit card may have been pushed to the…

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25 Nov 2015

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How to Control Holiday Debt

Christmas is now only a month away, and there’s already reports that credit card debt is at a…

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4 Nov 2015

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Mortgage Fraud is at a High, How to...

Mortgage fraud, both reported and unreported, is seemingly on the rise in Canada, after several reports and news…

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2 Sep 2015

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Canadians are ramping up debt,...

Turns out Canadians are ramping up more debt this year, despite an economic downturn, this all coming out…

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