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Understanding and Utilizing Home Equity
October 1, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
If you've consistently made mortgage payments over the years, you've been accumulating home equity. As this equity grows, homeowners can access it, converting it into cash for various purposes, from h ...
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Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options
September 27, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Options Home Sweet Home: these three words hold a special place in our hearts. Owning a home is a dream many of us aspire to ...
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Can a first-time home buyer have a mortgage co-signer?
September 17, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
Can New Home Buyers in Canada Use a Mortgage Co-Signer? Struggling to secure a mortgage or need a financial boost? Consider bringing in a co-signer. Dive deeper into this and other home-buying tact ...
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Demystifying Credit Scores
September 7, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
These days, like so many things, your credit score is easily accessible and free. Not so long ago, the only way to see your credit score was to obtain a copy of your credit report, which involved subm ...
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Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening
September 6, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. Infl ...
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Top Reasons To Refinance Your Home And Reasons Why You Maybe Should Not.
August 23, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
Refinancing a mortgage means replacing your existing loan with a new one, either with your current lender or a different one. Canadians often consider refinancing for various reasons, such as ...
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Home Valuation and Appraisals: Unveiling the Mechanics, Influencing Factors, and Value-Boosting Tips
August 9, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
Home Valuation and Appraisals: Unveiling the Mechanics, Influencing Factors, and Value-Boosting Tips The process of buying, selling, or refinancing a home involves a critical component that can gre ...
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Navigating High-Interest Rates and Inflation: Your Path to Mortgage Resilience
August 5, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
Introduction As your trusted mortgage broker, I understand that the current economic backdrop in Canada is presenting challenges for many homeowners. With interest rates on the rise and inflation p ...
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Understanding Credit Scores and Maximizing Mortgage Opportunities in Canada
July 27, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
Introduction In Canada, your credit score plays a crucial role in your financial life, especially when it comes to major transactions like securing a mortgage. A credit score is a numerical r ...
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Bank of Canada raises policy rate 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening
July 12, 2023 | Posted by: Della Dwyer - Your Trusted Barrie and Surrounding areas Mortgage Broker
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. G ...
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