31 12, 2013

What is a pre-approved mortgage?

By |2023-12-21T02:47:22+00:00December 31st, 2013|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|0 Comments

A pre-approved mortgage provides an interest rate guarantee from a lender for a specified period of time and for a set amount of money. The pre-approval is calculated based on information provided by you and is generally subject to certain conditions being met before [...]

31 12, 2013

Can I use gift funds as a down payment?

By |2023-12-21T02:47:54+00:00December 31st, 2013|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|0 Comments

Most lenders will accept down payment funds that are a gift from family as an acceptable down payment. A gift letter signed by the donor is usually required to confirm that the funds are a true gift and not a loan. where the mortgage [...]

31 12, 2013

Can I get a mortgage to purchase and renovate a home?

By |2023-12-21T02:48:22+00:00December 31st, 2013|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|0 Comments

Subject to qualification, yes. In fact, even purchasers with small down payments may qualify to buy a home and make improvements to it. For high-ratio financing, both Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and GE Capital, insured mortgages are available to cover the purchase price [...]

31 12, 2013

How will child support affect mortgage qualification?

By |2023-12-21T02:34:03+00:00December 31st, 2013|Categories: Mortgage Strategy|0 Comments

Where child support and alimony are paid by you to another person, generally the amount paid out is deducted from your total income before determining the size of mortgage you will qualify for. Where child support and alimony are received by you from another [...]

28 12, 2013

What is Mortgage Loan Insurance?

By |2023-12-21T02:33:02+00:00December 28th, 2013|Categories: Mortgage Strategy|0 Comments

Mortgage loan insurance is insurance provided by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), a crown corporation, and GE Capital Mortgage Insurance Company, an approved private corporation. This insurance is required by law to insure lenders against default on mortgages with a High Ratio. The [...]