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There has been buzz lately about the rising of interest rates and what that could mean for Canadians. The media can tend to pump up these mortgage rate increases as though it were the appending apocalypse, touting headlines saying Canadians are headed in to mass debt,...
Fixed or Variable rates? Which one is right for me? There are many factors to consider and it isn’t a simple question to answer. Our clients need to understand how they work-and we are going to show you! First, let’s start with the basics. Fixed vs....
We thought it was time to set the record straight on a few things. We have heard from our friends (and yes they really are our friends!) at the bank, that perhaps there are more misconceptions then we thought about Mortgage Brokers. Well today is the day we clear...
The need to refinance your mortgage can be for many reasons. Whichever the reason you are refinancing there are a few things to consider. One of the top questions we are asked as a Mortgage Broker is “will refinancing change my credit?”. The answer to this...
Just because you are a Canadian citizen living abroad doesn’t mean that you are exempt from the rules for foreigners buying real estate in Canada. Foreign ownership applies if: You don’t reside in Canada for more than 6 months a year (even if...
Ever wonder how mortgage rates work? What factors make it jump from percentage to percentage? We are getting down to the nitty-gritty today and giving you the facts on what impacts mortgage rates! What affects a Mortgage Rate? There are 10 factors...
Real Estate In Vancouver Vancouver’s Red Hot Real Estate Market has become a news sensation. It’s in the headlines. It’s on TV. It’s in every other social media post you scroll through in your feed. But the question remains—what is actually happening in the market?...
Rent To Own contracts are more than just paying rent to the Landlord and applying the rent toward the purchase of the property. We are going to walk you through the steps that are involved in a Rent To Own (RTO) contract. Starting off with what is it, how it works,...
Tax Season is upon us and the deadline to file is fast approaching. For many, tax season can be a time of high stress- especially for those who are self-employed. Although we are not an accounting service, when we are working on building a file for a mortgage a...
Calling all house hunters! We have a question for you—have you calculated what your mortgage will be? It is all too common for buyers to start house hunting before they truly know what their mortgage payment will work out to each month. This leads to homeowners...
I sit in my office and try to reflect on our 19 days spent in Kenya, East Africa Many of you do not know that my wife and I have a children’s home in Kenya that supports north of 80 orphaned children and their everyday needs. To see a full list of what we...
At GLM Mortgage, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service to each of our clients. We truly dedicate ourselves to learning about you and what product will set you up for success not just for today, but for the future. Through the...