Category: Financing (7 posts)
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
January 15, 2020 | Posted by: Carlos Tovar
There are a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refi ... [read more]
How Much House Can You Afford? Ask Yourself These Critical Questions to Find Out
July 24, 2019 | Posted by: Carlos Tovar
It is the perennial question for every first-time homeowner. How much house can I afford? As with so many life-changing decisions, there is no one right answer to this common query, and the size of th ... [read more]
3 Simple Ways to Repair Your Credit
July 10, 2019 | Posted by: Carlos Tovar
For many Canadians looking to purchase a home, bad credit scores stand in the way of getting a mortgage. Most lenders prefer your score to be 650 or higher. If they do allow for lower credit scores, i ... [read more]
3 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit
March 13, 2019 | Posted by: Carlos Tovar
For homeowners across the globe, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have become a handy way of tapping into the value of their homes. However, when borrowing money against your home, it is always ... [read more]
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Should You Get a Shorter-Term Mortgage, Make Extra Payments, or Something Else?
September 26, 2018 | Posted by: Carlos Tovar
When getting a home mortgage, if you can afford higher payments, often the option of a 15-year loan instead of one of 30 years is an option. It can be an enticing idea to know that you'll be free of a ... [read more]
Why You Need an Emergency Fund And How to Get One
November 15, 2017 | Posted by: Carlos Tovar
Building an emergency fund is something most people know they should do but few actually get around to doing. A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of Americans did not have an emergency fund, a ... [read more]
Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole
October 11, 2017 | Posted by: Carlos Tovar
Debt. It's something almost everyone will have at some point in their life. But what happens when your debt begins to get the better of you? What options are available? Some simple strategies can he ... [read more]
