7 Dec

The importance of Credit

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Posted by: Sarah Makhomet

As society becomes more & more dependent on credit, establishing and maintaining your credit continues to increase in importance.  More & more business are checking with the credit agencies before they decide to extend products or services to you.  The main areas this can be seen are with shelter, transportation, employment, self-employment and utilities.   […]

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2 Dec

10 tips to help you use your credit cards wisely

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Posted by: Sarah Makhomet

To celebrate the launch of the Dominion Lending Centres line of credit cards, we would like to provide a list of 10 tips to help you use your credit cards wisely. The list provided is from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada: 1 – Know what you’re getting into. Read the terms and conditions carefully, […]

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28 Mar

Rates are going up!!! VIDEO: Prepayment clarity

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Posted by: Sarah Makhomet

Already there are signs rates could be on the increase. The bond market — which fixed mortgage rates are based on — has been rising fast and the big banks say their most recent specials will come to an end this week. Pleae contact us to get your approvals and pre-approvals done asap. This is a […]

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16 Mar

With bond rates rising, interest rates will soon follow

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Posted by: Sarah Makhomet

Over the past week, bond rates have begun to rise.  This is typically a leading indicator to fixed rates starting to move.  If you are planning to purchase a new house, or refinance to take advantage of some of the great rates available, now is the time, as the super low fixed rates won’t be […]

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13 Mar

2.99% with BMO read the fine print

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Posted by: Sarah Makhomet

Before you sign the 2.99% with BMO, please read the fine print. While 2.99% may be a great mortgage rate, rate is not the only factor you should be looking at.  Statistics show that many buyers break their mortgages within the first 4 years.  Some mortgages do not give the same flexibility when it comes […]

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