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We get asked a lot — What is Genworth (now known as Sagen)?.   What is Genworth? Genworth is a Mortgage Insurance Underwriting firm and is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada. It provides mortgage default insurance to Canadian residential...

So you have decided to start saving up for your first home purchase?  Well, rest assured you can still find the funds to purchase your home. We know that it can be overwhelming when trying to decide what to do and where to go. But what is a mortgage? It is a collateral loan taken...

Wondering if you can get a mortgage without a down payment? The simple answer to this question is yes but no. Though there may be some advertisements out there stating NO DOWN PAYMENT, buyer beware!!!  Here in New Brunswick technically speaking you must have at least 5 % to put...

So if you have noticed that you are paying an insurance premium on your mortgage and are wondering what it is and why you have no choice in this insurance option. This is called default insurance. Mortgage default insurance protects the lender from losing out should a mortgage...

Have you ever thought of building your dream home but have no idea how to finance it?  Well then a construction mortgage may be just the thing for you! We can help you understand the terms that will come with a construction mortgage and answer any questions you may have regarding...

Common sense tells us to purchase home insurance so if anything such as a fire should happen you are protected by your insurance. What if something should happen to you and you are no longer able to make your mortgage payments?  This is where Mortgage Life and Disability...

CONGRATS!!!  You’ve reached a mortgage renewal!!!!  This means that you have reached the end of a term within your mortgage agreement.  The question is do you take the offer your current lender has sent you or shop around? You may think that because you have been a great client...

It’s good to know as much as you possibly can about your mortgage before you sign the agreement. You don’t want there to be any surprises and having a basic knowledge of the different types of mortgages can help you feel more secure in the overall process. Knowing...

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...

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...