Are you thinking about making a change to your mortgage to take advantage of the super low interest rates? Not sure what option is best for you? Renew means that your current mortgage term is about to end and that you need a new mortgage term for the balance of the mortgage, with no increase in amount.

Refinance means that you are looking for an increase in the amount of your current mortgage. It may be at the time of renewal or it may be at some point during your current mortgage term...

Did you know that lenders don't accept all types of money for down payment? Lenders want to know where the money is coming from that is being used for the down payment. You might be surprised that some sources of money are not accepted by lenders.
Most borrowers ask how much of a down payment that they need to purchase a house. But it is equally important to know where the money is coming from. Lenders will decline mortgages if the source of down payment is not acceptable.
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This mortgage program looks at your eligible liquid assets to help qualify you for the mortgage you need. You must have sufficient liquid assets in order to use this program. It is designed to qualify for mortgage amounts above standard qualification.
Asset Requirements: Minimum of $150,000 of liquid assets. Must have $1 of liquid asset for every $1 in mortgage needed above standard qualification amount. No Foreign income or assets can be used. Non-locked assets only. L...

Being self-employed and qualifying for a mortgage can be easy. We need to do a little upfront work before we apply for your mortgage. We need to understand what lenders want to see. The golden rule for the self-employed is a two-year history of income.
Lenders treat the self-employed income differently than a traditional salaried job. The self-employed income is variable from year to year. What income we made last year does not guarantee that we will make the same income this year. We...

In a competitive real estate market you might find yourself in a multiple-offer situation when purchasing a property. You have found your dream home and you really want to buy it, but so do many other people want to buy it. Some people believe that waiving your financing condition will make your offer more appealing to the seller and give you a better chance at winning the bid. This is a tough decision and one that you need to understand. Many people turn to their mortgage broker for advice...