With the warm weather over the weekend, many people that are hoping to purchase a home this spring are starting to get “that itch.” To go look at houses and see what’s already out there on the market. But do you know how much you can afford? Have you spoken to a mortgage professional to… Continue reading Getting Ready for House Shopping
Category: Mortgage Monday
A weekly column written by mortgage agent Tim L. Walker that discusses a wide variety of topics in the mortgage industry.
Bank Early Renewal Notices
If you’ve had a mortgage for more than one term, you’ve more-than-likely received a renewal notice from your bank or current lender. Obviously, the lender that currently has your mortgage (assuming you’ve made all the payments on time, etc.) wants to keep your mortgage. They’d love nothing more than to sign you up for another… Continue reading Bank Early Renewal Notices
Hunting for a Home
Article courtesy of Genworth Canada. Looking for a home can be an intimidating task filled with many questions. What home do I buy and where? Who do I go to for help? And how do I know if I am making a good purchase? There’s no one “right way” to go about finding a home.… Continue reading Hunting for a Home
Mortgage Monday Rate Update – February 2013
For those that are shopping for a new house, or looking to do a refinance (or even just a simple mortgage renewal), rates and numbers are an important part of the mortgage equation. When rates change even the slightest of percentage points, it could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Every once in a while, here… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Rate Update – February 2013
No Frills Mortgage
You may have heard the term “no frills mortgage” thrown around when mortgage shopping. No, we’re not talking about the No Frills grocery chain here… So what exactly does “no frills mortgage” mean? Generally speaking, a “no frills mortgage” is one offered by a lender that usually has a lower rate, but also comes with… Continue reading No Frills Mortgage