So Your Mortgage Got Declined

Welcome to Alternative Lending 101 If you’re thinking of getting a mortgage, like most, you’ve likely done some research to see what’s required in order to be approved. But what happens if you don’t meet ALL the requirements? Welcome to the world of alternative lending. These mortgage offerings are geared towards a borrower who needs … Continue reading →

How To Be Mortgage Free Faster

I recently read about the results of a survey asking Canadians at what age they expect to be mortgage free and the average was 58 years old, one year older than the results of the same survey question asked last year. Is that the answer you expected? If it’s a little higher than you thought … Continue reading →

A mortgage…..Are you ready to commit?

Can your future mortgage lender meet your expectations? Most of us have an idea of what we’re looking for before we jump into the dating pool and the same should apply to mortgage lenders. Deciding on what “must have” qualities is not always an easy task  so it always helps to try and gain some … Continue reading →

Mortgage Lender Types

The Lender Alphabet The ABC’s of Mortgage Lenders         I often talk about alternative lenders in my articles so this week I want to discuss the different types of mortgage lenders a borrower may encounter when looking for mortgage financing. I look at the lenders as fitting into the A, B or C category. … Continue reading →