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Category: Mortgages (14 posts)
Why Borrowers May Choose a Private Mortgage
February 24, 2021 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
Why Borrowers May Choose a Private Mortgage When most people want to buy a home, they get a list of local banks and mortgage companies to start comparing the available financing options. However, the ...
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How to Handle a Mortgage After a Separation or Divorce
February 10, 2021 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
Mortgage Life After Separation and Divorce Separation and divorce present many challenges. It's a situation you likely never thought you'd never be in, but now there are personal and financial conseq ...
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Reverse Mortgages – Impact on Heirs
October 29, 2020 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
How do Reverse Mortgages Affect Canadian Heirs? For Canadian seniors, there is a great way to get the most out of the equity in their homes. Home prices tend to rise, and equity builds in the prope ...
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When Is Mortgage Refinancing a Bad Idea?
September 17, 2020 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
Property owners refinance their homes and commercial properties all the time. As your credit improves and you have built more equity into the property, it may make fiscal sense to refinance when inter ...
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5 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit
August 27, 2020 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
For homeowners across the globe, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have become a handy way of tapping into the value of their homes. However, when borrowing money against your home, it is always a ...
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What should you consider when refinancing your mortgage?
August 20, 2020 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
Mortgage rates are at a historic low. If you're thinking about refinancing your mortgage, you could possibly save significant amounts of money over the years. Especially in the first years of owning y ...
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
July 30, 2020 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
It's a dream to be able to pay off your mortgage early, but is there a downside? While it sounds like a great idea, there are some factors to consider before doing so. This article will ex ...
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How to Improve Your Chances of Being Approved for a Mortgage
January 23, 2020 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
For most first time home buyers, obtaining a mortgage is a crucial part of the purchasing process. However, being approved for a mortgage is often easier said than done. It can be disheartening to f ...
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The Pros And Cons Of Reverse Mortgages - A Quick Guide
January 9, 2020 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
No matter how carefully you plan, life can put a dent in your retirement funds. A life-altering accident or illness can turn your life upside down. Dipping into your retirement to meet uncovered expen ...
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Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions First
September 12, 2019 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
Many people simply assume that buying a home is always better than renting, but that is not always the case. Owning a home makes sense in certain circumstances, just as renting is a smart move in othe ...
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Looking to Invest? Pay Down Your Mortgage Instead
August 22, 2019 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
With all the gloomy news about pension plans in the press you may be worrying whether you should actually be investing in a pension plan or not. A new wave of thinking suggests possibly not. There may ...
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Home Buying 101 - Why the Relationship with Your Broker Should Be a Positive Partnership
April 25, 2019 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
Whether you are looking for your first home or moving up to the home of your dreams, having an experienced real estate broker or agent in your corner is a must. Real estate is a very specialized indus ...
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Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates – Refinance Your Mortgage Today!
April 4, 2019 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
Borrowers are loving the current record low interest rates, and homeowners stand to benefit even more. If you bought your home more than a few years ago, you could probably benefit from a refinance ...
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Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You're Approved For?
March 28, 2019 | Posted by: Mortgage Plus Corporation
Before you start shopping for a new home, you'll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for may not ...
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