Home ownership, to most, is an essential part of their life goals, and financial security!
Sometimes, for various reasons, people are held back from this dream because they can’t qualify for a traditional mortgage.
Instead of being trapped in a cycle of renting, choosing to enter a rent-to-own agreement is one solution that can help such individuals obtain the dream of home ownership. (more…)
Refinancing your mortgage is a great way to take utilize your home’s equity, to take advantage of lower interest rates, consolidate debt, and save money. But it can also cost you money if you do it in the wrong way or with the wrong lender!
Before you refinance, it is always best to meet with an independent Mortgage Professional like myself, to make sure you are getting the right product for your current and future needs.
Before you choose to refinance your Mortgage, you should know these 5 things; (more…)
Debt consolidation refers to taking all your separate debts and creditor and putting them into a single loan. Making it easier for borrowers because it there is only one payment, less interest paid on each dollar, strengthens credit scores, and simplifies the repayment process.
A debt consolidation loan’s terms will depend on your credit score (the better your credit score, the better the interest rate), amount of debt, and type of loan taken.
Debt consolidation loans come in many forms and cover consolidating many types of debts.
In the past you may have taken out a second mortgage to pay off your debt or make a large purchase, in doing so it’s likely your monthly payments have doubled, or you are paying interest only on that second mortgage. Now you want to decrease the amount you pay each month or you could just be looking for better terms, and to accomplish that you need to consolidate your mortgages.
With the mortgage rules constantly changing, private or alternative mortgages are becoming the only way some people can refinance or buy a home. When the banks turn borrowers down the next option is to look at “Subprime” lenders. There is a significant misconception applied to this “subprime” market, so let me explain them a bit.
In Ontario, a second mortgage on a property title will appear as a separate charge on that property but does not change the first mortgage. Since there is higher risk to the lender, taking a second mortgage typically has a higher rate of interest.
A second mortgage can allow homeowners to use the equity that they have in their home. If your first mortgage has high pre-payment charges, or a low rate, a second mortgage can be a better option than a refinance. This option may also be best for those who are self-employed, have bad credit, or for those in need of fast cash.