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The CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) has been Canada’s housing authority for more than 65 years. The CMHC contributes to the housing market and financial system to help support Canadians with their housing needs. They have information on almost anything...

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...

Just one-in-three (33%) Canadian home buyers with a mortgage have read their entire mortgage agreement according to the 2015 Scotiabank Mortgage Poll. Of those who have read at least some of their mortgage agreement, only 27% understood all of the details in the agreement....

Are you having thoughts of becoming a first time home buyer? There are many benefits to owning your own home. However, you have to think and approach this in a smart manner by researching online mortgage calculators or asking questions with different financial advisors. But...

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...

What would you be doing if you had some disposable income? Would you be paying off household debt, or getting further into debt? Canada’s Debt Ratio Statistics Canada says the ratio of household debt to disposable income hit a record high in the fourth quarter. As incomes...

What causes you stress? Could it be your job? Your kids? What about your housing costs? An exclusive survey for Global News found that 3 in 10 Canadians polled said mortgage or rent payments are a huge source of stress. Albertans and British Columbians both came in the highest at...

Whats a Mortgage Pre-Approval? Anyone thinking of buying a house has one main question – what’s my budget? At The Mortgage Centre in Fredericton, we can get you a mortgage pre-approval. We will ask you questions about your current income and any bills you need to pay...