Forget everything you thought you knew about the benefits of taking a variable-rate mortgage instead of locking in for the long term. A new study suggests the security of a five-year mortgage costs little or nothing beyond a riskier variable-rate mortgage, providing you get a jumbo-sized rate discount. “Interest costs on discounted closed five-year mortgages [...]
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Dealing With Colorado Mortgage Programs
May 16th, 2010 
admin Dealing with Colorado Mortgage Programs If you are already a homeowner or just someone who wants to own a home, you know there are many Denver mortgage choices available to you. But since people who are interested in buying a home are different, the top Colorado mortgage providers must be diligent about coming up with [...]
Mortgage Plain-talk: What’s the Difference Between “amortization” and “term”?
March 5th, 2010 admin There are many stresses associated with home buying – both financial and emotional. And frankly speaking, it doesn’t help that the process comes with its very own foreign language. While your mortgage broker can help de-mystify these terms, it helps to have a bit of a primer on what some of these terms mean. After [...]
More Canadians are Turning to Mortgage Brokers
February 3rd, 2010 admin When it comes to mortgage financing, more and more Canadians are choosing to work with a professional mortgage broker. According to a recent study by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), 23 per cent of mortgages written were arranged through a broker. Canadians are just catching up with their American neighbors, who are far [...]
7 Reasons to Use a Mortgage Broker
December 17th, 2009 admin For many people, mortgage payments are their single largest expense. Yet, when financing a home, most Canadians don’t comparison shop to ensure they’re getting the best mortgage rate and terms available. This mistake can cost homeowners tens of thousands of dollars over the course of their mortgage. Here are seven ways mortgage brokers can help: [...]
