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Can a first-time home buyer have a mortgage co-signer?
September 17, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Can New Home Buyers in Canada Use a Mortgage Co-Signer? Struggling to secure a mortgage or need a financial boost? Consider bringing in a co-signer. Dive deeper into this and other home-buying tact ...
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Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening
September 6, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. Infl ...
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Top Reasons To Refinance Your Home And Reasons Why You Maybe Should Not.
August 23, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Refinancing a mortgage means replacing your existing loan with a new one, either with your current lender or a different one. Canadians often consider refinancing for various reasons, such as ...
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Home Valuation and Appraisals: Unveiling the Mechanics, Influencing Factors, and Value-Boosting Tips
August 9, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Home Valuation and Appraisals: Unveiling the Mechanics, Influencing Factors, and Value-Boosting Tips The process of buying, selling, or refinancing a home involves a critical component that can gre ...
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Navigating High-Interest Rates and Inflation: Your Path to Mortgage Resilience
August 5, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Introduction As your trusted mortgage broker, I understand that the current economic backdrop in Canada is presenting challenges for many homeowners. With interest rates on the rise and inflation p ...
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Understanding Credit Scores and Maximizing Mortgage Opportunities in Canada
July 27, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Introduction In Canada, your credit score plays a crucial role in your financial life, especially when it comes to major transactions like securing a mortgage. A credit score is a numerical r ...
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Bank of Canada raises policy rate 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening
July 12, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. G ...
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Catching Up on Retirement with an Income Property: A Wise Investment Strategy
June 21, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
As the retirement landscape continues to evolve, many individuals find themselves concerned about the adequacy of their savings and the possibility of outliving their nest egg. However, there is a sol ...
read moreSome great tips to help you save for a home
June 13, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
A home for most all Canadians is likely the most significant purchase you will make in your lifetime, so it is essential to be well-prepared. It is crucial to understand how to budget and save for ...
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June 7, 2023 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Bank of Canada raises policy rate 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4.75%, with the Bank Rate at 5% and the ...
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