What’s the difference between a banker and a broker?
The difference between a banker and a broker comes down to the products each can offer, and where their allegiances lie.
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2 reasons to use a mortgage broker instead of a bank
Getting a mortgage professional like Mortgage Design Group to arrange your mortgage instead of going to your bank not only provides you with...
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What’s going on with interest rates?
Bond yields have been steadily decreasing for a while, and finally more lenders are moving their 5-year fixed rate mortgages down, as well....
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Why it pays to make pre-payments
If you want to make some financial headway this year, let’s discuss how paying down your mortgage more aggressively will save you money in the...
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Why you should start 2019 with a mortgage review
If you want to make some financial headway this year, let’s discuss why now is as good (or better) a time as any to review your mortgage. If...
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Bank of Canada keeps its rate at 1.75%
The Bank of Canada announced this week that they’re keeping their overnight rate target at 1.75%. Global economy The bank considers the global...
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4 benefits of a home appraisal when buying a home
One of the most important steps to take when buying a home is to get the new home appraised. Appraisers are certified, licensed professionals...
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Farewell 2018
The end of 2018 is here. It’s been a year of some uncertainty, slightly higher interest rates, and slowing down of real estate prices. While...
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5 reasons porting your mortgage might not work
When you’re selling your existing home and buying something else, porting your mortgage involves transferring the remainder of your current...
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3 areas where a mortgage broker can help when you buy a home
We can help make the biggest purchase of your life easier. Whether you’re about to take that next big step and purchase your first home or...
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Get free property evaluation…on your phone
Interested in getting free property evaluation on your phone? Our MOPOLO app helps you stay updated on your home’s worth, keep track of your...
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Is winter a good time to buy?
Most people tend to believe that the best time to buy a home is in the spring or summer, but that might not be entirely the case. Winter months...
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7 ways to lower your water bill
In the past, we’ve talked about things homeowners can do to reduce their heating and air conditioning costs, but another area that could use...
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What happens when you switch to a fixed rate from a variable?
On October 24th, the Bank of Canada announced an increase of 0.25 percentage points to their overnight rate. With more increases predicted in...
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6 reasons why you should get a mortgage pre-qualification
Ready to buy your dream home? In less than 5 minutes, our mortgage pre-qualification will let you know how much you can expect to borrow....
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Solutions to help you save money
The holiday season is just weeks away, and the end of the year approaches. It’s a great time to assess your financial situation, consolidate...
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