By Riki Unrau The dreaded ‘R’ word was dropped earlier this week by the Canadian Government to a chorus of nation-wide groans. But a recession…
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The ‘deal’ with online mortgage sites
By Riki Unrau You’ve seen their ads on TV or on the web. They are online mortgage loan retailers promoting super low rates all at…
Do I need an appraisal?
By Riki Unrau One common question I am asked quite regularly as a mortgage broker is ‘Will I need an appraisal on my home?’ The…
What to bring when applying for a mortgage
By Riki Unrau So you’ve made an offer on a home and now you are going to need some money to pay for it. Unless,…
Five ways to improve your home value
By Riki Unrau Paint I cannot stress how much a fresh coat of paint can change the appeal of a room. Especially if what you…
What’s in a down payment?
By Riki Unrai You want to buy a home or have already put an offer in on one. Now comes the big question… How much…
Marrying into debt
By Riki Unrau You’ve found your perfect person and are ready to take that stroll down the rose petal lined aisle. Life has never seemed…
The financial woes of today’s seniors
By Riki Unrau We all look forward to our Golden Years in the sense that it is supposed to bring about that financial freedom we…
How to pay for renovations with your mortgage
By Riki Unrau Very few of us are lucky enough to find that move in ready ‘dream home’ we’ve fantasized about since an afternoon at…
What is a mortgage broker anyway?
By Riki Unrau We have all heard of them but most of us have little to no idea what they do. A common misconception is that mortgage…