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How do I get a free copy of my Equifax Canada Credit file?

29 Saturday Jun 2013

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Free Credit File Options for Canadian Residents

How do I get a free copy of my Equifax Canada credit file?

equifax_logo You may request a free copy of your credit file through one of the options below:

1. To order your free credit report by phone, call 1-800-465-7166

2. To order your free credit report by mail or fax, please fill in this Canadian Credit Report Request Form and forward to National Consumer Relations using the address or fax number listed on the form.

The form must be completed, with photocopies of your identification to:

National Consumer Relations;
P. O. Box 190, Station Jean-Talon
Montreal, Quebec H1S 2Z2

Or by Fax: 514-355-8502

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Looking for Mortgage – Residential or Commercial – We Can Help.

08 Saturday Jun 2013

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Perhaps you would like to consolidate your credit card debt at a lower rate by using the equity in your home and only have one payment per month?

I have access to institutional and private money (anywhere in Ontario) for:

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Fixed Rate Mortgage vs. Variable Rate Mortgage

05 Monday Dec 2011

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Fixed Rate Mortgage vs. Variable Rate Mortgage

One of the many decisions home buyers have to make is to decide between choosing a fixed and variable-rate mortgage. With rates being so low, it confuses buyer now as may be the time to choose to go variable.

By choosing a fixed-rate mortgage, you are locked into an interest rate and your payments stay consistent over a given term and period unless you decide to use other options allowed under mortgage terms and your agreement. For first time home buyers taking on a huge amount of debt, a fixed-rate mortgage may help them sleep a little better at night. The homeowner will be paying more in interest, but they will know exactly what they will be paying for the entire mortgage term.

The homeowner that chooses a variable-rate mortgage can expect payments to fluctuate as interest rates rise and fall. For that reason, the homeowner usually gets a better interest rate reflecting the improbability and increased risk. (As Finance Minister recently made comment over we can believe the interest rate may not be rising sharply in this near future, but you never know it can definitely fluctuate).With the central bank rates barely changing over the past year, and not expecting to change any time soon, lenders have been closing the gap between fixed and variable mortgage rates. With the rate gap shrinking, it means it’s a good time to think about choosing a variable-rate mortgage, the buyer have more grip over the mortgage deals.

There are a few factors that favour choosing a variable-rate mortgage. Over the last fifty years, variable rates mortgage have been approx. 1% cheaper than fixed-rate mortgages. The last time variable rates were at a disadvantage compared to fixed-rates mortgage was in the late 1980’s, when the rate get huge surge.

Variable rates mortgage in Canada are near an all time low. Recently, The Bank of Canada indicated they’ll be keeping interest rates low as they are uncertain about the North American and European economy. Since the U.S. Federal Reverse promised to keep interest rates low through 2012 and 2013, and Europe is facing debt crisis, we can expect rates to stay low in Canada as Canadian interest rates usually don’t much differ from rates in the U.S.

Some of the top mortgage lenders/ mega brokers/ financial institutions in Canada think rates might drop even lower; it all depends on government monitory policy and economical recovery…

When it’s time to sell your house and you are not at the end of your mortgage term, it’s cheaper to break a variable rate mortgage than a fixed rate mortgage. Typically when you break a fixed rate mortgage the penalty is the greater of three months interest or the Interest Rate Differential. If you’re looking to break a variable rate mortgage you are only subject to a penalty of three months’ interest or better yet verify with your mortgagee, lender, bank, financial institution.

One of the great advantages of choosing a variable rate mortgage is you can lock in all or part of your mortgage at a fixed rate anytime you want, when it is variable open. if you did locked in for variable rate for certain period, your mortgage obviously with variable rates mortgage are a riskier product to choose, but it’s a risk that can really pay off as well. If you’re not a risk taker, ask your mortgage lender broker if they offer a half fixed and half variable product. It’s better of both world 50/50 mortgages.

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Feeling House Rich Cash Poor?

18 Tuesday Oct 2011

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Feeling House Rich Cash Poor?

Are your home expenses gobbling up all your money? there is a solution out there with us..

Home poverty happens when there’s decreased household income, typically from unforeseen unemployment or reduced salary. Other times, people overbuy, thinking that an extra $30,000 wouldn’t make much difference or perhaps a person signed up for an overly aggressive payment plan.

Home poverty is stressful because there’s little money left over for other things like RRSP contributions, home maintenance, car repairs and vacations.  It’s also cited as one of the leading causes of spousal spats. The key to getting out of home poverty is increasing your cash flow. To do that, you either need to make more money or cut back on your expenses.

To make more; ask for a raise, work overtime, get a second job, open a small business or do some consulting. Don’t forget to apply for all applicable government support and tax breaks (www.cra.gc.ca).

Making some more money takes time, so focus on cutting expenses immediately.

If you’re in major financial trouble, you need to make major adjustments. Consider selling your home and buying a more affordable one. Rent out rooms or investigate the legal requirements to transition your basement into a rental unit. If you’ve got two cars, sell one and share the other with your partner. Or, and if you’re close to mass transit, get rid of your car. If you’ve signed up for a luxury vacation, cancel it. If you’ve got Junior in private school, put him in the public system.

How To Choose The Right Toronto Mortgage Broker ?

18 Tuesday Oct 2011

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Finding The Best Toronto Mortgage Brokers

Toronto has many mortgage brokers available to help you locate a mortgage product that’s right for you and aid you in negotiating with the bank or credit union, but that doesn’t mean you should choose one at random and trust him/her with something as important as your mortgage. If you need a mortgage in Toronto, you need to get in touch with the best Toronto mortgage brokers, and then choose the one that’s right for you.

When the stakes are your mortgage you want to make sure you chooes carefully.

• When picking the best Toronto mortgage brokers, the thing to watch out for is reputability. How reputable is your mortgage broker? Does she look out for her client’s best interest or is she being commissioned by the banks to push specific products? Does she have a nice website, plenty of positive client reviews? These are questions to ask when determining how reputable your mortgage broker is.

• The next things you need to do is research and ask around a little. It’s possible that a friend or family member encountered a particularly helpful mortgage broker and is able to share the information with you. Getting a recommendation from a friend is some of the most priceless information out there when evaluating a professional.

• Make sure that the brokers you’re looking at have proper offices and a physical address. Too often unprofessional, unlicesend brokers try to get clientele by advertising on the internet without having a place where they can be reliably reached.

Considering how many brokers there are out there, you should take your time and be careful when making your selection. Despite this, there is still plenty of opportunity to find the best Toronto mortgage brokers and choose from among them.

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Types of Mortgages

26 Friday Aug 2011

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Types of Mortgages

  • Pre-Approved Mortgage
  • Conventional Mortgage
  • High-Ratio Mortgage – CMHC / GE Capital Insured
  • First Mortgages
  • Open Mortgages
  • Closed Mortgages
  • Fixed-Term Mortgages
  • The Adjustable Rate (A.R.M.) Mortgage
  • Secured Lines of Credit
  • Equity Mortgages
  • Multiple Term Mortgages
  • The 6 Month Convertible Mortgage
  • All-Inclusive-Mortgage
  • Bridge Financing

Pre-Approved Mortgage

A Pre-Approved mortgage is a Free and No-Obligation deal that lets you know before you go looking for your home or signing an offer to purchase, how much you can afford to borrow based on your qualification and personal credit rating. We’ll arrange for you the most competitive rates with longest rate guarantee period that goes up to 120 days – if rates go higher, your rate will not be affected, and if rates go lower, you get the lower rate. This protection is solely responsible for savings thousands of dollars for many people who obtained a pre-approval and the rates increased afterwards.

Too often in the past, the mortgage was left to the very end, but with our Online Pre-Approval or by simply e-mailing us, we can take care of this important process within hours. Once you are Pre-Approved, you can confidently negotiate an offer on a home. A seller also prefers to negotiate an offer of a purchaser who has been pre-approved. With more lenders, lower rates, and no-cost, no-obligation, make us your choice for your pre-approval.

Conventional Mortgage

A conventional mortgage is a loan that does not exceed 75% of the purchase price or appraised value of the home, whichever is less. This type of mortgage does not have to be insured against default.

High-Ratio Mortgage – CMHC Insured / GE Capital Insured

A high-ratio mortgage is a loan that is above 75% and up to 95% of the purchase price or appraised value of the home, whichever is less. These mortgages must me insured against loss by either Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), a Federal Government Corporation, or GE Capital, a private insurer. The premiums can be added to the mortgage amount or paid at closing, and are as follows:

For Mortgages Up To:     75%                         No Insurance Required
For Mortgages From:     75.1-80%                  Premium is 1.00%
80.1-85%                 Premium is 1.75%
85.1-90%                 Premium is 2.00%
90.1-95%                 Premium is 2.75%

If you obtained an insured mortgage after April 1’st, 1996, the premium you paid on the mortgage is now portable to another property (if you closed before this date, it is not portable, meaning that if you bought another home and your mortgage needed to be insured, you must pay the applicable premium again.) NOTE: This insurance is for the benefit of the lender against default. It is very costly and there is another way we can arrange a mortgage for you with a low down payment. That is with a 1’st mortgage and a 2’nd mortgage. For your unique situation, it may be less costly to consider this option. Banks, on the other hand, cannot offer you this option as they cannot provide secondary financing over 75% of the purchase price or value of the property.

First Mortgages:

A First mortgage is the first debt registered against a property that is secured by a first “charge” on the property. If a default on the mortgage occurs, the first lender has first right on the property to recover the outstanding principal and interest costs, and any other costs incurred during the process. Second Mortgages: A second mortgage is a debt registered after a first mortgage has been registered. In most cases, the interest charged on the second is higher than the first, reflecting the higher risk to the lender, but over a short term, still more cost effective than paying the high cost of the CMHC/GE Capital insurance premium. They can be used to finance up to 90% of the purchase price or value of the home.

Open Mortgages

An open mortgage allows you the flexibility to repay the mortgage at any time without penalty. Open mortgages are available in shorter terms, 6 months or 1 year only, and the interest rate is higher than closed mortgages as much as 1%, or more. They are normally chosen if you are thinking of selling your home, or if you are expecting to pay off the whole mortgage from the sale of a another property, or an inheritance (that would be nice).

Closed Mortgages

A closed mortgage offers the security of fixed payments for terms from 6 months to 10 years. The interest rates are considerably lower than open, and if you are not planning on any one of the above reasons, then choose a closed mortgage. Nowadays, they offer as much as 20% prepayment of the original principal, and that is more than most of us can hope to prepay on a yearly basis. If one wanted to pay off the full mortgage prior to the maturity, a penalty would be charged to break that mortgage. The penalty is usually 3 months interest, or interest rate differential (I.R.D. – please refer to glossary for detailed explanation).

Fixed-Term Mortgages

With a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate is set for the term of the mortgage so that the monthly payment of principal and interest remains the same throughout the term. Regardless of whether rates move up or down, you know exactly how much your payments will be and this simplifies your personal budgeting. In a low rate climate, it is a good idea to take a longer term, fixed-rate mortgage for protection from upward fluctuations in interest rates.

The Adjustable Rate Mortgage (A.R.M.)

The Adjustable Rate Mortgage (A.R.M.) provides a lot of flexibility, especially when interest rates are on their way down. The rate is based on prime minus 0.375% and can be adjusted monthly to reflect current rates, and for the first 3 months of the mortgage, a large discount on the rate is given as a welcoming offer. Typically, the mortgage payments remain constant, but the ratio between principal and interest fluctuates. When interest rates are falling, you pay less interest and more principal. If rates are rising, you pay more interest and less principal, and if they rise substantially, the original payment may not cover both the interest and principal. Any portion not paid is still owed, or you may be asked to increase your monthly payment. This mortgage is fully convertible at any time without any cost to you, if you choose a 3 year term or greater, and offers a 20% prepayment privilege at any times throughout the year. While traditionally, banks offer variable mortgages up to 75% of the purchase price or the value of the home, we can go up to 90% with this product.

Secured Lines of Credit

Use the equity in your home that you have built up to purchase investments (where interest costs would be deductible against the earned income), finance home renovations, buy a car, or any other reasonable needs, with rates as low as prime. They can be arranged up to 75% of the purchase price or value of the home, and should you need more, we can arrange another secured line of credit as a Second mortgage up to 90%. Accessing the available credit is as simple as writing a cheque, or using the issued credit and/or debit card. You do not have to draw the money until you need it, and once you make a withdrawal, you can pay of your balance at any time or make monthly payments as low as interest only. As you pay down the balance, you have that much more available credit (revolving credit).

Being a secured product, there are the normal legal and appraisal fees that are applicable. From time to time, there are promotions where a lender will cover for part or all of these costs.

A word of caution:

Although these lines are very flexible and versatile products, great caution and care should be taken. It is very easy and very tempting to use it for everything whereas normal restraint would have been exercised, and suddenly, there are thousands of dollars more that have to be repaid.

Equity Mortgages

These are mortgages that are assessed on the equity of the home (market value minus the mortgage amount). They can be as high as 75% of the purchase price or value of the property and if more is required, we can look at a small Second mortgage. These are generally offered to applicants that do not meet the normal income and/or credit qualifying guidelines. You may have little or no income verification, self-employed, and/or your credit may be less-than-perfect.

Multiple Term Mortgages

If you wanted the lower rates of a short term mortgage but wanted the security of a long term, why not choose both. Yes, “build your own mortgage” product. You can split your mortgage in to as many as 5 parts, all having different terms, rates, and amortizations, but one total monthly payment. This way, you are spreading the risk. But, be prepared to be “hands-on” and watch the market very carefully here. This is not for everyone, as the time and stress levels are quite high.

The 6 Month Convertible Mortgage

When rates are on their way down, or you may feel that they will in the near future, a 6 month convertible mortgage offers you the short term commitment at fixed payments, with an added advantage that while within the term, the mortgage is fully convertible to a longer term from 1 year to 10 years. At the end of the 6 month period, the mortgage becomes fully open, where one can renew with the existing lender or transfer to another lender. Even though it is offered at many financial institutions, there are differences from one to the next.

All-Inclusive-Mortgage (A.I.M.)

The AIM mortgage takes care of everything automatically. For Purchases, it includes: Solicitor’s legal fees and standard disbursements to close the purchase and mortgage; Title transfer; Title Insurance from LandCanada for the clients; CMHC application fee or Appraisal fee; 1% Cash-Back to cover Land Transfer Tax; Registration of Deed and Mortgage. For Refinances, it includes: Legal fees and standard disbursements to prepare and close the mortgage; Title Insurance from Land Canada; CMHC application fee or appraisal fee; 1% Cash-Back; Registration of new first mortgage; Registration of discharge of existing first and second mortgage. The minimum term available is a 5 year term.

Bridge Financing

Bridge financing refers to a special, short-term loan needed to cover the time gap when two properties, both firm sales, are involved and the closing dates don’t match. The property being purchased closes before the one that was sold. There is a small set-up fee charged by the lender to have the bridge loan arranged, plus the cost of the interest as now you are carrying both properties for a short time. The rate charged on the bridge loan is about 2-3% above the bank’s prime.

Re-Financing, Re-Newing : Mortgage info.

26 Friday Aug 2011

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Refinancing, Renewing

Refinancing is the process that pays the existing mortgage and/or any other legal claims against the property and sets-up a completely new mortgage(s). There are many reasons as to why you should consider refinancing your mortgage:

Consolidate debts:

If your monthly bills have gotten out of control, you might be able to refinance your home and pay them off. The advantage of doing this is to lower your total monthly payments. You should have a mortgage specialist review your situation and make a recommendation.

Refinance a First & Second Mortgage into a new First:

If you have two mortgages on the same property, you can combine them into a new first mortgage, as long as the total amount does not exceed 90% of the value of the property. If the new mortgage is over 75% of the value of the property, normal CMHC/GE Capital premiums and guidelines apply, and one thing to remember here is that only outstanding amounts can be combined – any discharge penalties and costs must be paid separately at closing (please note that we have cash-back programs to help with these penalties).

Financing a Renovation:

If you are doing major renovations (spending over $15,000), it could be less painful monthly with a mortgage as opposed to a loan or line of credit.

Financing the purchase of other investments:

You can use the equity in your home to finance the purchase of investments, and also benefit from the lower carrying costs of a secured line of credit or mortgage and also write-off the interest costs against the taxable incomes.

Financing the purchase of investment property:

If you have the equity and have a desire to be a landlord, you could take equity out of your property by refinancing the mortgage to use towards the purchase of an investment property. This is also called leveraging of your assets.

Financing children’s education:

The best thing we can do for our children is be good role models to them, teach them to be responsible citizens, and give them a good base with a good education. With the high cost of many things nowadays, as well as education, it is sometimes difficult to have that kind of money in the bank, but you many have it in the form of equity in your home. Education is something they will never lose on.

To refinance your mortgage today to your advantage, simply APPLY ONLINE NOW with no obligation whatsoever.

Closing Costs related to Refinancing:

The regular costs related to the refinancing process are: appraisal ($150-$214), legal fees & disbursements ($700-$1000), title insurance if survey not available ($225), CMHC/GE Capital Premium if mortgage is high-ratio (this cost can be added to mortgage), PST when CMHC/GE Capital premium is required, and any discharge penalties.

You should review your mortgage on a regular basis and keep up with new products and offers that are available – they may save you a bundle. When you break your mortgage contract to renew your mortgage at a new rate and a new term, you are faced with a prepayment charge to reimburse your financial institution for the lost interest income. Typically, this prepayment charge is based on the greater amount of either 3 months interest or the interest rate differential (IRD).

Early Renewal

Whether or not you should early-renew your mortgage depends on several factors. If the current rates are lower than the rate you have, compare the prepayment charge against the savings by having the lower rate, and this will point the way. Or, if you believe that interest rates will be higher at your existing renewal date, you can renew early to protect yourself from higher rates.

One thing to remember if you decide to early renew, is the prepayment charge will have to be paid up front. If there is room, you can add it to your mortgage, but you will have to go through a lawyer to redo the mortgage, and this cost will have to be taken into consideration when deciding which way to go. Some financial institutions will blend both rates for the new term.

Remember that we have the CASH-BACK programs that could pay for your prepayment charge. The savings in some situations run into the thousands of dollars.

Re-examine your mortgage from time to time, and at least once a year. There are thousands of dollars that could be saved in many situations, but they go unnoticed.

Switching / Renewing

When the mortgage is about to mature, most lenders will mail out their renewal agreements around 30 days before the mortgage matures. Often, this causes a lot of grief for many people, especially if rates start to climb just before the mortgage comes due.

We can guarantee your rates up to 120 days (4 months) before your mortgage comes due, and this service is free and with no obligations. Just this protection could and has saved thousands of dollars for our clients. Let’s get it working for you, too.

When your mortgage is due for renewal, it’s a great opportunity to make sure that you’ve got the right mortgage for your present needs. Since the mortgage is fully open at this time, this is the perfect opportunity to pay down your mortgage. Whatever you can afford, even a small amount, will have a significant impact in terms of interest you will save over the life of the mortgage. It is also a great opportunity at this time to consider a more frequent payment method, such as bi-weekly or weekly, if you are not already doing it. And of course, choosing the new term is important.

Another step you can take to save thousands of dollars in interest is if at renewal the rates are lower than the rate you just had, and you are comfortable with making those payments, keep the payments the same at the lower rate and start planning for the mortgage-burning party.

Understanding Private Mortgage

26 Friday Aug 2011

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Understanding Private Mortgage

Almost all mortgages originate with a bank or financial institution direct or thru Brokers. In some cases however, a private individual, a seller, or an investor may choose to hold a mortgage directly. This mortgage structure may bring several advantages to buyers, sellers, and third party investors.

It is possible for anyone to offer a private mortgage, you don’t have to be a bank, or even a real estate professional. In some cases, the seller of a home may choose to offer a privatemortgage, sometimes called a “landing contract,” or if there are existing underlying mortgages, a “wraparound loan.” Which is secure loan with real estate. This can be an excellent tool for a seller having a hard time selling a home. It can be used as a way to finance a buyer who would not qualify for a conventional bank loan, or it may be a way to sell a home that may be difficult to sell otherwise because it is in a marginal neighborhood or needs considerable work.

The title is usually not transferred until after the entire loan has been paid; as such, the seller/financer retains full control over the property. There is very little risk in this practice; if the buyer defaults, the seller regains the house and keeps all the money the buyer has paid to date.

Some third-party private investors also offer private mortgages simply as an investment vehicle, because it is often possible to charge a rate of interest significantly above prime – especially if the buyer is not able to qualify for a conventional mortgage due to poor credit.

Regardless of whether the mortgager is the seller or a third party, the private mortgage is a negotiable instrument that can be bought and sold. The mortgage holder may choose at a later date to sell the mortgage to another investor at a discount, in order to receive a single lump-sum payment instead of monthly payments. In many cases, a private mortgage has a “balloon” clause, which requires the buyer to either pay off the private mortgage, or convert it to a conventional mortgage.

From the buyer’s point of view, the privatemortgage can be an excellent option, and may provide a way to purchase a home when bank loans are impossible. In cases where the buyer has poor credit, this provides an opportunity to build up equity and a positive payment record; in many cases, after a few years the buyer will be able to refinance the privatemortgage with a conventional loan, at a more favorable interest rate.for more info contact us

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Looking for a Mortgage Lender ?

26 Friday Aug 2011

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Looking for a mortgage lender ?

All lenders are required by law to meet certain standards in their relationships with borrowers or would-be borrowers. For example, it’s illegal to discriminate against you based on, but not limited to, your gender, race, ethnicity or marital status. But some lenders go beyond these requirements—sometimes well beyond them.

Finding the right lender can be as important as selecting a loan that benefits you and your family. Here are some of the things to look for as you compare potential lenders:

Clear explanations of available credit options

You’re looking for a lender who will explain the features of all loan options, how they compare to each other and ways each one could meet your needs. If you don’t qualify for a particular loan, your lender should give you an explanation why.

Lenders know that educated borrowers who understand all their loan-product choices and are clear on the terms, conditions, similarities and differences of each are likely to be satisfied customers. That’s not only good for the customer, but good for referrals and repeat business.

When considering borrowing money, be sure to ask potential lenders questions such as:

  • What types of loan products do you offer?
  • What are the key similarities and differences among these products?
  • Which of these loan products would I qualify for to meet my current need?
  • Why don’t I qualify for other loan products?

Clear disclosures and forms

It should be easy to read and understand all forms and disclosures you need to complete and sign. You’re looking for a lender who will explain what each document means and will answer questions you have about specific points. You’ll want to be on guard if a lender says you should sign something that isn’t completely filled out or that you haven’t read and understood.

No pressure or hidden fees

Importantly, a lender should never encourage you to borrow more than you can afford or pressure you to agree to terms you don’t understand. A reputable lender will never hide fees or costs or pressure you into “signing today” in order to receive favorable terms. While it is true that interest rates can change quickly, encouraging quick agreement is usually an attempt to rush you into a decision.

The bottom line is that you should never feel pressure to sign any document you do not understand completely or make a commitment you’re not confident you can meet.

Good service

Good lending practices don’t end when the loan is closed. You’re looking for a lender who is interested in you after extending you credit and is ready to answer questions or help you resolve potential problems.

The support services you should expect include:

  • Customer service. Is there a physical office or building you can visit to ask questions or drop off your payment, a customer service 800-number, and easy-to-use website? How does a lender treat its customers in calls or letters that follow up on missed or late payments?
  • Loan payment processing. Is your loan payment credited to your account in a timely manner? Does the lender make it easy to make a payment in a different manner (e.g., over the phone or via their website)?
  • Loan statement. Do you receive your loan or billing statement in a timely manner each month with enough time to make your payment? Is the statement easy to read and in an easy-to-follow format? Can you find your total balance due, minimum payment due and the due date quickly?

Good servicing can also mean providing ongoing financial education or communication of special offers on products and services to borrowers and other customers.

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Right & Smart Mortgages : Because saving money makes sense.

26 Friday Aug 2011

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Right & Smart Mortgages

You Get a mortgage that works for you!, because saving money makes sense.
Is it the Best Rate, or the Best Rate for you?

Lots of web sites list what they call “Today’s Best Rates”. But, we’d rather not mislead you.

Mortgage rates change regularly, so you may see a rate advertised that’s no longer available by the time you apply. What’s more, certain rates are only available to clients with specific needs or credit qualifications. There’s no way for you to know whether an advertised rate is what you’ll end up getting.

Another consideration is that some mortgages with very low rates may not give you the options or flexibility you need. The only way we can accurately quote you the best rate is to do a free analysis of your situation, needs and goals. Then once we know exactly what’s right for you, we’ll shop the market and find you the best-available package of rates and features could be combination of Right & Smart Mortgage.
To contact a Mortgage Specialist who can do a free analysis for you
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so, ahha…you are looking for right mortgage as well should be smart too…No Problem.

you are at the right place.
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Right Mortgage
is a product created so you can custom build and design your own mortgage! You can even choose the rate you want! When working with Mortgage Brokers, you can decide the terms, the features and the rate you need. It seems simple, we know. Yet, until the arrival of the Right Mortgage, consumers didn’t have the freedom and liberty to self-select their own mortgage.
Customers made the Right Mortgage the most successful product launch is Canadian mortgage history. You want to benefit from having the Right Mortgage? Contact your local Mortgage Professional to get the details first hand!

Smart Mortgage
is just like the name suggests; this is a product for customers who are keen on minimizing their interest payments and increasing their equity as quickly as possible.
Canadians have shown the world that our traditional values and conservatism, especially when it comes to our financial behaviour, may indeed be the better way. We belongs to over 1,900 Mortgage Professionals across Canada ready to serve you there has never been a better time and reason to contact on of them today!
Find your local Mortgage Agent or top producing mortgage professional click here.

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