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Understanding Your Credit Report

Article courtesy of Genworth Canada.   A credit report is a history of how consistently you pay your financial obligations. It is created when you first borrow money or apply for credit and is built over time. The companies that lend or collect money or issue credit cards (banks, finance companies, credit unions, retailers, etc.) send… Continue reading Understanding Your Credit Report

10 Things to Consider Before Your Mortgage Renews

Article courtesy of Genworth Canada.   Have you explored all your options?  Once you receive your mortgage renewal statement, there’s nothing easier than simply signing on for another term. But while this may make sense in many cases, your family or financial situation may have changed over time. Mortgage brokers can look for opportunities that could… Continue reading 10 Things to Consider Before Your Mortgage Renews

Can You Afford to Buy a Home?

Article courtesy of Genworth Canada.   The first thing any prospective homebuyer needs to do is determine whether they can afford to buy the home they want. Many people believe they have to save a large down payment. Thanks to mortgage insurance, there are various programs that enable homeownership with little or no down payment at… Continue reading Can You Afford to Buy a Home?

10 Closing Costs When Buying a Home

Article courtesy of Genworth Canada.   Land transfer tax. When a home changes hands, many provinces and a few municipalities charge a property transfer tax or title transfer fee. Rates are usually on a scale of 0.5% to 2% of the home’s value and can add thousands to your purchase price. First-time homebuyers qualify for rebates… Continue reading 10 Closing Costs When Buying a Home