Being declined for a mortgage can be quite disheartening, especially when you consider all of the hard work that goes into applying for one in the first place!

Understanding why you were declined allows you to recognize certain areas of your finances that can be improved. The good news is that just because one lender says no doesn’t mean other lenders will also decline you.

With all of the significant government mortgage rule changes I have personally seen a growing segment of the population finding it more difficult to qualify with a prime lender at best rates for a number of reasons.

You own a home now, but it’s time to make a change. If you’re downsizing or moving up, you likely have questions about how it all works. That is, the logistics of buying another home while you still own your existing property.

If you own and live in a home with a sibling, partner or spouse, common law or married, and have decided to part ways; read on. I believe one of the most stressful issues of a relationship breakdown is what to do about the jointly owned home and mortgage. For some, one party could keep the home, while for others it is best for the home to be sold.

If you’re ready to buy your first home and want to have a smooth and successful home purchasing experience, avoid these common first-time home buying mistakes.

1.Find a good Mortgage Broker

Recently, we have noticed an increase in the number of inquiries about co-signing a mortgage. So, the question is, what exactly does it mean to be a co-signer?

The days are gone where homeowners would commit for life to only one mortgage lender. If your mortgage is due for renewal soon, you may want to start thinking about what you’re going to do when your mortgage term ends. While you could renew with your current lender, you may be missing out on potential mortgage interest savings or better repayment options by going to a different lender.

The first day of spring is March 20th and it can’t come soon enough after being cooped up during some very cold winter months! As experts in the real estate industry say the spring market is the busiest time of the real estate year, now would be the time to make the decision, do I buy or continue renting?

I don’t mean a second mortgage as in getting a mortgage on a second property; in this case I’m talking about a 2nd mortgage behind an existing 1st mortgage secured against the same property.

Second mortgages aren’t for everyone so I’m going to highlight what I think are the top 10 points you should know about them to determine if one is right for you.

Definition of a decision- A choice made between alternative courses of action in a situation of uncertainty.

Even with 35 years of mortgage experience, I am confused as to how to answer this question because the economists seem to all have different opinions about what is going to happen with the rates and let’s face it, no one has a crystal ball.

For many people, getting into the holiday spirit means digging out all of your sparkly Christmas decorations, attending parties filled with food, drinks, friends and family and piling up stacks of gifts for loved ones under the tree. Sadly, after all that fun, there is a good chance you’ll come out on the other side with a holiday hangover in the form of debt.