Mortgage News & Articles

April 29, 2022

How much do you really know about Reverse Mortgages?

How much do you really know about reverse mortgages? Maybe you know that reverse mortgages can help Canadians 55+ access the equity in their home, tax-free Maybe you know that tens of thousands of Canadians are using a reverse mortgage as part of their financial plan BUT, do you know the five common misconceptions around […]
April 27, 2022

New Roof, House Repairs?

Your home is your biggest financial investment. It can offer more than protection to you and your family; it can also provide a financial resource when needed. New roof, house repairs, kitchen updating, car repairs, and/or additional cash flow. A reverse mortgage might be the solution. Want to know more about reverse mortgages? Call me […]
April 27, 2022

Make a List, Check it Twice

No two retirements are the same, which is why a reverse mortgage may be ideal for some and not as advantageous for others. As you move forward with your retirement planning, why not make a list of reverse mortgage pros and cons. This might help point you in the retirement direction you need to take. […]
April 11, 2022

Gifting a Down Payment?

With Real Estate prices continuing to soar, it’s a great time to gift down payments to children or supplement your income to keep pace with inflation.
March 4, 2022

Beware!

Over this past couple of weeks we realised that a couple of new clients seemed to have something in common…they had repairs/upgrades done on their home and have likely been victims of fraud! One had a new furnace and electric air cleaner, another had a new furnace, another a new air conditioner and so on. […]
February 16, 2022

Due Diligence

If someone comes to your door offering something which you think might be too good to be true……..it usually is, too good to be true. The same applies to mortgages. Do your due diligence….check them out before signing any paperwork. Talk to a professional in that particular field who can advise you if what you […]
February 16, 2022

Canadian Websites

I caution people when reading about reverse mortgage information on the internet to be sure it’s a Canadian website. The rules and processes are quite different here in Canada than in the US. Maybe I should listen to my own advice…. One evening, while trying to find something interesting to watch on TV, this quick […]
February 14, 2022

Happy Valentines Day! 💖

We don’t always need to go out for a fancy (and most likely expensive) meal to celebrate Valentines Day. Why not enjoy a nice candlelight dinner at home? Order in some food, or if you prefer, cook a nice meal, beautiful romantic music, candles, maybe even some twinkly lights, and a nice glass / bottle […]
February 9, 2022

Did you know?

Okay, you have a house, you paid it off. Congratulations! But now it’s time to finance your retirement. Did you know that with a Reverse Mortgage you have the most popular Canadian financial plan at your fingertips? While a reverse mortgage is not for everyone, for some it truly is a life line. Many seniors […]