by Glenn Maclaren | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Mortgages can be complicated. That’s why it’s extremely important to seek expert advice you know you can count on. Buying a home is a significant life stage and it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement – you visualize your family growing up in the house,...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
You’ve found the home of your dreams and you’re ready to present your offer to the seller. You know the dollar amount you want to include and you’re hoping it gets accepted but, before you start embracing your new community and dreaming of backyard BBQs, you’ll want...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
In 2017, the federal government announced a set of strict mortgage qualification rules including the much-talked about, and often-debated, stress test. Implemented for federally regulated lenders, the stress test was created to help alleviate overheating housing...
by Glenn Maclaren | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Buying a home is one of the largest financial investments of your lifetime. And while owning real estate brings with it a sense of stability, achievement and a dream come true, it’s not without a certain element of risk. Mortgage fraud is a growing problem in...
by Glenn Maclaren | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
The banks work really hard at trying to convince mortgage borrowers that their mobile mortgage specialists can provide the same products and services offered by licensed mortgage agents. Truthfully, the two offerings are worlds apart. The number one difference...
by Glenn Maclaren | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
In real estate lingo, ‘title’ refers to the rightful ownership of a property, such as a home. And while owning a home is generally viewed as a sound investment, it doesn’t come without inherent risks. Much like you opt for medical insurance for yourself or...
