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First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 By mt-admin

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What We Do and Don’t Know Since it was proposed back in March, the First-time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) is slowly taking shape. While it is being touted as a measure to address affordability by the federal government, the response has been mixed. On one hand, it has been criticized…

You need a Broker on Speed Dial

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 By mt-admin

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With all the mortgage rules changes, stress test and tighter underwriting guidelines, now more than ever you need a mortgage broker on speed dial. Based on my 19 years experience, I am seeing clients get declined from one lender and approved with another. Working with many lenders, it helps to…

Paying Off CRA Debt

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 By mt-admin

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It is not unusual after income tax time to owe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA Debt) a tax balance especially, if you haven’t filed your taxes in a few years. Like any other unexpected expense, you have to work harder to try and find ways to eliminate this debt. You may…

Home Ownership

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 By mt-admin

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There are many steps to go through before getting the keys to your new home. The biggest challenge these days is getting approved for a mortgage. Typically, most buyers visit their bank however in todays changing environment, mortgage brokers have more options to help consumers secure their mortgage. Let’s look…

Bank of Canada Announcement

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 By mt-admin

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As you know, your variable rate mortgage, line of credit and/or student loans are all based on the Prime Rate and here is your personal update from me on the recent Bank of Canada announcement on changes to their Overnight Rate which in most cases impacts your Prime Rate. At…

Imagine being debt free?

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 By mt-admin

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What would your life be like if you weren’t dragged down by minimum payments? You can’t reach your goal if you don’t get started, so get started with these tips for paying off all your debts. Before getting started, you need to first know exactly what you owe. Start with…

Bank of Canada Announcement

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 By mt-admin

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First Time Homebuyer?

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 By mt-admin

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What you need to know! If you are ready to step into home ownership by buying your first home, the easiest way to have a smooth and stress-free home buying experience is to do the following: 1. Find A Good Mortgage Broker Ask for recommendations from friends and family. Check…

The New Federal Budget,

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 By mt-admin

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What Does it Mean for You? The new Federal budget certainly grabbed the attention of many Canadians. Unfortunately, the announcement turned into a cliff-hanger, as we have to wait for the next episode to find out what is really going to be delivered. The budget contains two key components aimed…

Mortgage Tailors?

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 By mt-admin

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Who is the broker behind Mortgage Tailors? Eva Neufeld began her career as a mortgage associate for Discount Mortgage Canada back in 2001. She quickly moved up the ladder to regional director and quickly realized it was time to move on and form her own company, that is where Mortgage…

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