by Marco Abballe | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
As simple as porting your mortgage! Said by no one ever. The truth is, there is nothing simple about porting your mortgage. “Porting your mortgage” involves transferring the remainder of your existing mortgage term, outstanding principal balance, and...
by Marco Abballe | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
Building your dream home can sound really exciting, but have you thought about everything that goes into building a new home? Here are 7 Questions you should ask yourself before making any concrete plans! 1. What are my expectations with this new home? Are you looking...
by Marco Abballe | Oct 24, 2018 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent. The global economic outlook remains solid. The US economy is especially robust and is expected to...
by Marco Abballe | Oct 23, 2018 | Blog, Homeownership
No doubt about it, buying a home is an emotional experience. It’s a game of balancing needs and wants, while trying to be honest with yourself about those very needs and wants. It’s hard to get it right, figuring out what’s negotiable and what...
by Marco Abballe | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
It’s a common held belief that if you’ve made your mortgage payments on time throughout the entirety of your mortgage term, that your lender is somehow obligated to renew your mortgage. This is simply not the case. The truth is, a lender is never under any...
