Posts tagged ‘Credit’

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Credit Reports: How To Get Yours For Free & Make Corrections

Before applying for a mortgage check your credit to verify that your personal information is up to date, your financial information is correct and ensure that you aren’t the victim of fraud.

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Canada Looks To Tighten Mortgage & Credit Lending Rules In 2012

This week there are two headlines grabbing the attention of mortgage brokers, bankers and borrowers in Canada. Both have far reaching implications in the mortgage industry and it may not be a fluke that both are making headlines in Canada at the same time. On the one side we have the government of Canada expressing [...]

How To Improve Your Credit Score? 9 Steps

Your credit score is such an important part of your mortgage application. In this video I share 9 steps to improve your score. If you have stressed credit and need help rehabilitating your score contact us 416.461.0204.  We are specialized in second and private mortgages.

Si Espresso Bar & An Offer I Could Refuse

Last week I went to one of my favorite local coffee shops, Si Espresso Bar on Broadview at Danforth. My friend and owner Egidio (“Edge” for short) served me up one of his authentic Italian espresso shots to kick start my day as the warm morning sun shone through the large front windows and the [...]

Understand Your Credit Score

If you are applying for a mortgage or any other type of credit, a lender will always want to see your credit score. Having a strong credit score is so important to a mortgage application. When I sit down with clients and it comes to checking credit, there is often a sense of uneasiness because [...]

Maximize the Benefits of Your Credit Card

One of the keys to successfully qualifying for a mortgage or any other type of credit is learning how to use your credit card. Credit cards can be a very useful tool when used properly but unfortunately credit cards don’t come with instructions. When I work with first time home buyers the most common blunder [...]

Line of Credit vs. Mortgage – Episode #10

Fixed vs. Variable Rate Mortgages – Episode #9

Character – The 5 Cs of Credit- Episode #7