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One of the first steps when picking a mortgage is picking what type of mortgage you want. Knowing the difference between a fixed and variable rate will help you determine the type of mortgage you want. A Fixed Rate Mortgage means that whenever you sign your mortgage you are...

Have you decided you want to go through a mortgage broker instead of a bank for your mortgage, even if you are still deciding we can help.. But one question you might be wanting to know is, Do you charge any mortgage broker fees? Even though a mortgage broker doesn’t charge...

What is the Difference Between a Bank and a Mortgage Broker? In the past, people went almost exclusively to their banks for their mortgages. Now we have many more options for anyone when they looking for a mortgage, including a mortgage broker. A Mortgage broker is basically the...

Mortgage rates seem to be getting a little better but do you qualify for this low rate? Ontario’s largest credit union has taken the term mortgage rate to an all time low— 1.49 per cent. What are the criteria for this low mortgage rate? The unusual offer from Meridian Credit...

Are you having a hard time finding a place to live in Canada? Many people from the east coast consider moving to the west, and many from the west consider moving east. But our spacious and vast land has more to offer then the east and west coasts. Have you considered the...

Tax season seems to have snuck up on us again. With it being tax season, everyone wants to try and get as many breaks on our taxes as we can. There are a lot of things you can claim or tax credits that you can get that you might not know about. Here at Team Jardine, we are...

Many people have mortgages that will need renewal in the spring. This means that you may be receiving mortgage renewal papers in the mail from your current mortgage provider asking you to complete a mortgage renewal with them. Before signing and sending back any forms they send...

As some of you know, on February 28th CMHC increased its Mortgage Insurance Premium. Here’s what it will mean to you when purchasing a home with a 5% down payment:   Loan Amount (Purchase Price) $150,000 $250,000 $350,000 $450,000 Current Premium $4,125 $6,875 $9,625...

What are the reasons for choosing a mortgage broker? If you are a Canadian homeowner or a buyer, stuck in stages of mortgage years, it may feel that all and sundry wants a piece of you. That is because mortgages are large. Lenders will entice you with low mortgage rates or...