23 Jul, 2024 line of credit vs mortgage for home renovation

Choosing between a line of credit vs a mortgage is simple once you understand how each one of them works. In this post, we’ll explain the differences between the two most popular home equity loans homeowners can choose from, so you can make an informed decision.

We hope this article will help clarify any questions you might have and give you a roundup on the basics of home equity lines of credit vs mortgages.

4 Jun, 2024 man discussing the most brilliant way to pay off your mortgage

Are you struggling to pay off your mortgage? With the rising cost of living in BC and the challenges of today’s economy, it can be difficult to make those monthly payments and pay off your mortgage early, or at all. But, there is a brilliant solution that can help you save money and become debt free sooner: using a home equity loan. 

Before we look at the most brilliant way to pay off your mortgage, let’s first discuss the main challenges mortgage owners face nowadays.

3 Jun, 2024 how to buy someone out of a house

How you choose to approach the issue of buying someone out of a house depends on the complexity of your relationship. One usual solution for many parties terminating their relationship is completing a buyout.
So how do you buy someone out of a house? Are married couples facing more red tape than common-law couples? How do you decide who stays and who goes?

25 Apr, 2024

When it comes to leveraging the value of their property in British Columbia, homeowners often find themselves weighing the options between a second mortgage vs home equity loan. Both financial tools allow you to access home equity, which can be particularly useful for various real estate developments and personal finance needs.

In this blog, we’ll delve into the nuances of home equity loans vs second mortgages, and explore their applications in various real estate projects.

6 Apr, 2022 self-employed mortgage qualifications for man planning to buy a house

Meeting all the qualifications required for getting a self-employed mortgage can be challenging but not impossible. Traditionally the bread and butter of B-lenders, the ever-expanding private sector of individual contractors and freelancers have encouraged A-lenders to accept their business too.

However, if you’re self-employed, there are a few things to keep in mind to secure a possible mortgage offer.

20 Mar, 2022 women thinking about mortgages for contractors

Mortgages for contractors have their own set of rules. Here’s how to secure a mortgage if you are an independent contractor in BC, Canada.

Recent surveys show that self — or at least part-time — employees make up for about 15% of all Canadian income earners. They can have a wide range of backgrounds, including administrative, accounting, consulting and so on, and they work for both large and small companies.

28 Oct, 2021 refinance a mortgage with bad credit

Refinancing your mortgage with bad credit can help you consolidate debt and lower your current monthly payments on all debts. As well by consolidating debts this can help you improve your credit score.

When looking to refinance your mortgage with bad credit you have a few options available to you. Weighing out these options can help you best determine your maximum savings on refinancing your mortgage & loans.