24 Jun What is the minimum down payment in British Columbia
People continue to ask me what the minimum down payment in British Columbia. Well, I'm here to clear it up for you. ...
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16 Jun What are Pre-Payment Privledges?
Have you ever wondered about Pre-Payment Privileges, how they work, and can be beneficial to pay down your outstanding mortgage amount faster? Watch this movie to find out more and as always reach out to me if you have any questions. ...
11 Jun What’s the difference between an Insured and a Conventional Mortgage
Believe me, these days mortgages are more complicated than ever before. Depending on your down payment, there's a variety of different rate options one will have access to. This video will teach you the difference between those rates based on how much you anticipate putting...
11 Jun A simpler time
Two years ago I had the honor of hosting a luncheon for 20 of my closest friends at The Vancouver Club to raise money for the Vancouver Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who came out. ...
10 Jun How do you Calculate Property Transfer Tax in British Columbia
Watch the Video below to learn how to calculate Property Transfer Tax for your upcoming purchase and as always message me if you have any further questions. ...
10 Jun Is it possible to be approved for a Mortgage if I’m retired
I find quite often a Co-Signor is required when it comes to someone buying their first property, especially here in Vancouver. A question I get asked all the time is "My Dad is willing to Co-Sign, but he's retired. Can he help?" Therefore watch the...
08 Aug 4 Costs to consider as a first time home buyer
Even if you are the most organized and detail oriented first-time homebuyer you can still overlook some unexpected costs that are a part of the purchase of a new home. I've highlighted four of the costs that I most commonly hear by FTHB's with the goal...
17 Jul The one topic Banks don’t talk to you about
Client after client, time after time I hear the same thing...
03 Jan A Collateral Mortgage?!
Plainly put - A collateral mortgage is one way of registering your mortgage on title. Usually this type of registration is used by banks and credit unions. Most monoline lenders on the other hand will rarely register your mortgage as a collateral charge What is a...
19 Sep You just bought a home, Congrats! What are your closing costs?
Congratulations you just received an accepted offer, and you are purchasing a home. As the completion date approaches hopefully your Realtor and Mortgage Broker has educated you about the costs associated with your new purchase. If not, here's a cheat sheet for you to use...