by Ana Costa | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
Historically, real estate has proven to be a sound investment option. Nowadays, with rental properties scarce and rental fees through the roof, investing in real estate could be considered a great option, especially if you cater to the right demographic in the right...
by Ana Costa | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Sometimes, you may just need an added boost to qualify for the loan amount required to get you into your new home, particularly following the introduction of tighter mortgage qualification rules. If you’re experiencing difficulty meeting traditional lender...
by Ana Costa | Oct 18, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Are you thinking of doing some home improvements and wondering how to pay for them? As a homeowner, you’ll be glad to know that your mortgage agent can help you access funds through the equity in your home. With house prices on the rise, more and more people...
by Ana Costa | Oct 4, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
This is a commonly-asked question, since mortgage agents/brokers and appraisers aren’t authorized to provide a copy of the real estate appraisal report to the homebuyer/homeowner even though you’ve likely paid to have it completed. This is mainly because the...
by Ana Costa | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Not only is it important to choose the right mortgage product and rate that’s catered to your unique needs, but it’s also vital to repay your mortgage in a way that will save you the most money. The schedule you choose for your mortgage repayment can have a...
by Ana Costa | Sep 6, 2019 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Prior to securing your first mortgage, you considered a number of different factors such as the rate, term, amortization period and other important features. So, before your mortgage reaches its maturity date (in five years or however long it has been set), it’s...
