by Glenn Maclaren | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog, Mortgage
There are times when it makes good financial sense to break your mortgage early. This can include when you choose to take advantage of lower interest rates, pay down debt, renovate or even pay for your kid’s tuition. But, regardless of your reasoning, it’s important...
by Glenn Maclaren | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re in the market to buy a home and wondering about the first step, start by creating a comprehensive checklist to help navigate the process and ensure you’re prepared for everything that’s involved. One of the items that should appear towards the top of that...
by Glenn Maclaren | Nov 12, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Are you feeling anxious about cashflow leading up to the holiday season? If so, you may want to consider refinancing your mortgage to access some home equity as opposed to letting interest build up when you charge your purchases to credit cards or credit lines. ...
by Glenn Maclaren | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
After nearly 20 months, the country is slowly and safely starting to navigate its way back to a degree of normalcy. Businesses are reopening their doors, Canadians are returning to work, mass vaccination programs carry on and consumer confidence is on the rise. And...
by Glenn Maclaren | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
For most people, the pursuit of homeownership is a journey worth taking, but the requirements for making it to the finish line can prove difficult. This holds true during normal circumstances but, in the midst of a global pandemic, the process has become even more...
by Glenn Maclaren | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
As the saying goes, nothing worth having comes easy. This holds especially true when buying a home and obtaining a mortgage. While the prospect of turning the dream of homeownership into a reality is both exciting and rewarding, the journey itself can be long and...