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The purposes of using a mortgage There are traditionally four distinct purposes for using a mortgage: 1) Purchase, 2) Refinance 3) Equity take-outs, and 2) Bridge Financing Purchase People use mortgages to assist in purchasing a home in combination with a down...
What is a mortgage broker? A mortgage broker is a practicing professional who assesses a borrower’s financial goals with respect to real estate financing and, after detailed analysis, provides solutions to meet those goals by acting as an intermediary with the...
Choosing a mortgage brokerage Choosing a mortgage brokerage for whom to work can be a difficult process if you don’t know what questions to ask or what to look for. With several hundred brokerages licensed in Ontario, you certainly have choice, so the first tip...
Approximately 30% of Ontario consumers used a mortgage broker in 2010, a number that has remained consistent for the past several years, while 50% used a bank. According to a recent Mortgage Consumer Survey by CMHC, the average mortgage broker’s client had the...
Whether you are switching careers or deciding on your very first career, becoming a licensed mortgage broker can be a fantastic, rewarding choice. Let me begin by defining a mortgage broker’s role, because over the years it has evolved. A mortgage broker (or a...