by harmerwealth | Jun 15, 2020 | Financial, Investing, Mortgages
With mortgage rates hitting historical lows we are fielding a lot of questions surrounding the advertised 1.99% 5-year fixed mortgage. While there are many excellent mortgage rates in the market, some of these rates come with requirements that may not fit your...
by harmerwealth | May 19, 2020 | Financial, Mortgages
In a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the big banks are easing up on customers whose lives, and as a result income has been disrupted. Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, CIBC, National Bank, Royal, and TD have all issued financial assistance relief programs. For...
by harmerwealth | May 16, 2020 | Financial, Investing, Mortgages
Q.What do I need to consider when my mortgage is up for renewal? Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a type of mortgage that is secured against your home. As you pay off your mortgage and build up equity in your home, a HELOC allows you to gain access to your home...
by harmerwealth | May 16, 2020 | Debt, Financial, Mortgages
Q.What is a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)? Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a type of mortgage that is secured against your home. As you pay off your mortgage and build up equity in your home, a HELOC allows you to gain access to your home equity to use the...
by harmerwealth | May 16, 2020 | Financial, Investing, Mortgages
Updated: Apr 19, 2021 Q.How do I know what I can afford? When Shopping for a home it’s important to determine the maximum mortgage and home price you can qualify for. To determine your maximum affordability, lenders take several factors into account,...
by harmerwealth | May 15, 2020 | Investing, Mortgages
1. What’s the best rate I can get? Your credit score plays a big part in the interest rate for which you will qualify, as the riskier you appear as a borrower, the higher your rate will be. Rate is definitely not the most important aspect of a mortgage, however, as...
