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How is a Private Mortgage Different Than a Traditional Bank Mortgage
May 4, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
Understanding the difference between private mortgages and traditional bank mortgages can help you make the best decision for financing a new home. Each option provides the money to secure real estate ...
read moreHome-Buying 101: A Guide to Purchasing Your First Home
April 20, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
Home-Buying 101: A Guide to Purchasing Your First Home Buying a home involves a lot of complex steps, but by doing your homework ahead of time, you can boost your know-how and have more confidence in ...
read moreBank Of Canada Rate Update April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 50 basis points, begins quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1%, with the Bank Rate at 1¼% ...
read more5 Benefits of an Investment Property
April 6, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
5 Benefits of an Investment Property Building a strong real estate portfolio is a great way to create passive income now and a strong investment portfolio for later. If you are looking at buildin ...
read moreTips for Picking the Right Home to Flip
March 16, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
Guide to Choosing a House to Flip for Maximum Profit Not every property will make a promising flip. Here is everything you need to know to maximize your profits from the very start while minimizing ...
read moreBank Of Canada Rate Update March 2, 2022
March 2, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
Bank of Canada Increases Policy Interest Rate The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to ½ %, with the Bank Rate at ¾ % and the deposit rate at ½ %. The Bank is contin ...
read moreCan Housing Upgrades Affect Your Insurance?
February 23, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
Housing upgrades have the potential to leave you underinsured so it is important to always contact your home insurance before starting a home renovation. Home renovations are trendy right now due to ...
read moreRent to Own Homes vs. Mortgage: How Do They Work?
February 9, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
Rent to Own Homes vs. Mortgage: How Do They Work? If you're hoping to achieve your dreams of homeownership, rent-to-own and mortgage are two options to consider. Here is everything you need to know a ...
read moreBank Of Canada Rate Update January 26, 2022
January 26, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, removes exceptional forward guidance The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ %, with the Bank Rate at ...
read moreTop 10 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker in Red Deer, Alberta
January 19, 2022 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Red Deer Alberta Mortgage Associate
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker The mortgage world can sometimes be difficult to navigate when buying a home. However, an experienced Mortgage Broker can help walk you through the proces ...
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