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Private Mortgages Explained

Private Mortgages Explained

By Mortgages Foundations

Today, I am going to discuss private mortgages, the difference between the types of private mortgage lenders, as well as explain some common uses and risks of a private mortgage.

First, it is important to note that a private mortgage is not for everyone, and your Mortgage Broker should exhaust all o...

03.10.24 06:27 PM - Comment(s)
Goodbye to the Stress Test for Uninsured Switches

Goodbye to the Stress Test for Uninsured Switches

By Mortgages Foundations

In as many weeks, Canadians got another big announcement when it came to mortgages last week, and it may lead some to think, what's next? After the federal government announced surprise changes to amortization and maximum purchase prices for insured mortgages a couple weeks ago, the Office of t...

30.09.24 07:17 PM - Comment(s)
The difference between the Term and Amortization Period.

The difference between the Term and Amortization Period.

By Mortgages Foundations

When shopping for a new mortgage, a common source of confusion is the difference between the mortgage term, which is normally 1 to 5 years, and the amortization period, which is normally 25 or 30 years.

The basic explanation for the difference between the two timelines is that the mortgage term is th...

01.08.24 09:33 PM - Comment(s)
The Mortgage Renewal Process

The Mortgage Renewal Process

By Mortgages Foundations

Mortgage renewals are a reality of most mortgages and is an important step in managing your finances; the importance of paying attention to them should definitely not be overlooked; however, this happens far too often. To start off, let's clarify what a mortgage renewal actually means. When you firs...

08.07.24 02:03 PM - Comment(s)