June 2, 2010
I haven’t sold mortgage life and disability insurance to a single client (ever). Today’s post explains why.
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May 26, 2010
Mark Carney and the Bank of Canada will meet next Monday to make the most anticipated interest rate announcement in years. Today's post explains how the overnight rate works, why it is important, and makes a prediction about what Mr. Carney will do.
May 17, 2010
The fine print in your mortgage contract can either cost or save you thousands of dollars. Today’s post outlines the terms in your contract to watch out for.
May 10, 2010
Does it matter if you pay your mortgage monthly, bi-weekly or weekly? How much does paying more frequently save you in interest over the long run? Today's post seperates the magic from the myth.
May 3, 2010
Today's post is my quarterly update on the state of the mortgage market. In it, I challenge the media's assertion that everyone should be locking into a fixed rate and explain my theory that variable rate products offer their own form of risk insurance.
April 26, 2010
When it comes to mortgage borrowing, your credit score can save you thousands of dollars. Check out today's post to learn how to improve your score without having to turn your life upside-down in the process.
April 19, 2010
When you're about to make a big decision for the first time it's nice to have a little experience in your corner. Today's post shares 13 useful tips for first-time home buyers.
April 16, 2010
When is the right time to refinance your mortgage? The short answer is, it depends. For a more detailed answer, check out today's post.