by Marco Abballe | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time or purchasing another property, this is an exciting time. But it also requires some work on your end in order to ensure the mortgage process runs as smoothly as possible. While it may appear as though you have to...
by Marco Abballe | Nov 3, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
There are numerous ways that you may be able to benefit from accessing some the equity built up in your home through a mortgage refinance, including helping cover the costs of the upcoming holiday season’s gift buying, decorating and entertaining. If your mortgage is...
by Marco Abballe | Oct 20, 2023 | Blog, Mortgage
Results from a new Bank of Canada (BoC) survey show that Canadian consumers believe inflation is higher than it actually is, and they expect it to remain high despite data showing that it’s actually on the way down. The BoC released the results of its survey of...
by Marco Abballe | Sep 15, 2023 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Owning a home comes with a fair share of responsibilities, including maintenance and repairs. And, while some items on your to-do list can be tackled with a little DIY spirit, others are best left to the professionals. There are so many specialty renovation shows...
by Marco Abballe | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog, Mortgage
When mortgage qualification rules tighten up and/or interest rates rise, you may require a mortgage co-signer to qualify for the loan amount required to get you into your new home. Additionally, if you’re experiencing difficulty meeting traditional lender...
by Marco Abballe | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
With all of the rate increases over the past year – following several years of historically low rates – many mortgage borrowers are concerned about increased mortgage payments, regardless of whether they’re currently in a fixed-rate or variable-rate mortgage. In many...