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Reflecting on 2011

It was a successful one The last days of 2011 are already ticking away. We usually look ahead expect better things next year. But before delving into the future, I want to look back. Hey, it was a fantastic year…

ING Direct follows TD Canada Trust

One more lender embraces the collateral charge… Some rumors go around that ING Direct will start register all of their mortgages as a “collateral charge” as oppose to the more consumer friendly “standard charge” mortgage. Collateral charge mortgage will help…

Collateral mortgage or… collateral damage?

“Re-advance” option – think before you say Yes

Borrowers don’t think about it, because in their mind a mortgage is a mortgage no matter where they get it from. By fixating the attention to one thing mainly — mortgage rate – they may overlook something important. If someone takes the time to explain the different flavours of mortgages, and potential future ramifications, they suddenly looked puzzled “Oh, really? Nobody mentioned it to me before”. I’ve seen that puzzled look lately when mention the word “collateral mortgage”.

All about bridge financing

  Imagine the following scenario: Last year you have signed a contract with a builder for a new, larger house. When the construction entered the latest stage, you knew you have to put your existing home for sale. To save…