Has your bank called you to renew your mortgage? Are you wondering if it’s a good time to get out of your current mortgage term to qualify at a lower rate elsewhere? In this article, we attempt to answer many of the questions you may be contemplating around the topics of renewal, transferring, or refinancing [...]
Whether you’re the kind of person who wants to pay off their mortgage by the time they’re 50, or the kind of person who likes to move every few years, it’s important to understand the realities of what a potential move might mean for you financially. Below we explore what happens to your mortgage when [...]
Like many Canadians, you’ve probably dreamed of buying a beautiful lakefront cottage in Muskoka, Niagara on the Lake, or The Kawarthas. And with the proper research, the right budget, and a reliable mortgage broker, your dream can become a reality. However, as a second-home buyer or investor, you need to understand your options and the [...]
With many different mortgage options to choose from, it can seem overwhelming to determine which you are eligible for, and which will serve you and your unique situation best. That’s why the team at The Mortgage Station spends so much time working to educate their clients and the public on the different types of mortgages [...]
Two of the most important steps when buying a house are deciding on where to secure financing and deciding which type of financing to use. As there are numerous places where a buyer can secure a mortgage to purchase a home, it’s critical to know what options are available and what is best for your [...]
‘Alternative lending’ is one of those buzz words that you’ve likely heard but may not know much about. In this article, we unpack what alternative lending is, how it functions, what is offered within alternative lending, and how to think beyond traditional bank lending. What is alternative lending? Alternative lending refers to a variety of [...]
It’s official. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has released the final version of the new B-20 Guideline for the mortgage industry – effective Canada on January 1st, 2018. However, while most Canadians have heard “buzz” about these changes, many are struggling to understand how the new rules will impact their finances [...]
Overspending during the holidays can put a crippling hold on your finances as you enter the New Year. While buying expensive Christmas gifts and indulging in Boxing Day sales may have felt good and “worth it” at the time, as credit card bill rolls in, and monthly bills pile up, we understand how overwhelmed Canadians [...]
So, you’re Canadian eh? Well, good news, we are too! Canadian through and through, our Mortgage Station team understands how mortgages work and function across our great nation. Although headquartered in Lefroy Ontario, our mortgage brokers provide solutions and advice across Ontario and beyond - to serve Canadians with the highest quality of mortgage service [...]
The process of consolidating debt aims to help individuals to pay off their consumer debts by taking out a new loan. This combines multiple debts into a singular pool of debt, which typically offers better pay-off terms that an individual would receive with multiple debt accounts. Why Consolidate Debt? People choose to consolidate their debts [...]
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