Mortgages

Reflections And Insights From The Other Side Of The Desk

Helping You Find Your Dream Home

Helping You Find Your Dream Home

As a mortgage broker, I understand that purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. It’s a life-changing event that requires careful planning and consideration. Therefore, finding the perfect home requires an exceptional level of expertise and guidance.

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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

When it comes to homeownership, many of us dream of the day we will be mortgage-free. While most mortgages operate on a 25-year amortization schedule, there are some ways you can pay off your mortgage quicker!

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Underutilized Housing Tax

Underused Housing Tax (UHT)

The Underused Housing Tax is an annual 1% tax on the ownership of vacant or underused housing in
Canada that took effect on January 1, 2022. The tax usually applies to non-resident, non-Canadian
owners. In some situations, however, it also applies to Canadian owners.

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What to Know about Second Mortgages

What to Know about Second Mortgages

A second mortgage is a mortgage that is taken out against a property that already has a home loan (mortgage) on it. Generally people take out second mortgages to satisfy short-term cash or liquidity requirements, have an investment opportunity or to pay off higher-interest debts (such as credit cards and student loans) that a second mortgage might offer.

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