Your mortgage rate is too high? Focusing on the rate alone can cost you more

In Ottawa, when the Bank of Canada announces a change in its prime-lending rate, it’s always big news. The Mortgage Rate is Always News The media seeks out analysis from economists and banking and business experts. Inevitably, talk turns to how it will affect the housing, real estate and mortgage markets. So understandably, clients focus…

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You can’t beat the mortgage broker

One of the biggest misconceptions clients have is the difference between mortgage brokers and banks. Or rather, the lack thereof. Many just don’t know the difference. All they’re wondering is how to get a mortgage. That’s understandable because frankly, when it comes to getting a mortgage in Canada, the banks would rather you didn’t know…

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Choice is good: Why would you limit your options?

“I’ve been banking with (fill-in-the-big-6-bank-name) for over 10/20/30 years!” So why choose a mortgage broker Ottawa? Here’s why! Mortgage Brokers give you choice I hear this all the time. You’re loyal to your bank. Maybe your first savings account was opened at this bank. The first dollar you ever earned was deposited in this bank.…

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