Mortgage Strategies

The stories found here are focused on providing mortgage tips and strategies to help you achieve your goals. Whether that be saving interest, increasing your cash flow, limiting potential mortgage penalties, we’ve got you covered.

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Bloom unveils new home equity prepaid Mastercard as novel way for seniors to fund retirement

March 14, 2024 3 Comments

A first-of-its-kind product by Toronto-based Bloom Financial is offering an innovative solution for seniors struggling to fund their retirement in the face of rising costs.

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Mortgage industry veteran channels decades of experience into new lead conversion tool

March 12, 2024 No Comments

Russ Morrison spent 25 years as a mortgage broker honing his lead conversion strategy, and the last three and a half building a software program that can do the same for others.

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Harvesting opportunities for brokers: the untapped potential of farm financing

February 14, 2024 No Comments

Brokers without a rural upbringing may not know a lot about how farms or farm financing work, but even a residential broker can be taught how to handle a farm deal.

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Financial freedom for Canadians 55+: HomeEquity Bank boosts CHIP Reverse Mortgage support for the broker channel

January 30, 2024 No Comments

HomeEquity Bank is steadfastly committed to providing older Canadians with the means to enjoy their retirement years with greater confidence by enhancing our efforts to collaborate with the mortgage broker channel.

How new mortgage brokers are overcoming the challenges of today’s high-rate environment

January 23, 2024 No Comments

It’s no secret that the current high-rate environment has been challenging for mortgage borrowers and mortgage professionals alike.

How the Smith Manoeuvre can help mortgage brokers grow their business

January 5, 2024 No Comments

For nearly four decades, Canadians have turned to an investment strategy of writing off the interest from mortgage payments as tax-deductible. Known as the Smith

Manulife One’s modern innovation meets Nick L’Ecuyer’s old school charm

January 3, 2024 No Comments

There are fewer places left where Canadians can get holistic mortgage and financial advice from a familiar member of the local community. Thanks to mortgage broker Nick L’Ecuyer, Simcoe County is one of them.

Here’s why prospective first-time buyers should open a First Home Savings Account before Dec. 31

December 19, 2023 No Comments

The new First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is being hailed by some as “the greatest deal in the history of Canadian savings.”

The importance of effective listening to your success as a broker

December 14, 2023 No Comments

As mortgage brokers look for ways to stand out in a competitive industry landscape, it’s increasingly important to consider the impact that clear and concise communication can have on service levels.

A 4.99% mortgage is providing short-term relief to borrowers…but what’s the catch?

December 1, 2023 No Comments

Some new and innovative mortgage products have recently emerged to help Canadians manage the current high interest rate environment, perhaps most talked-about being True North Mortgages 1-year 4.99% fixed rate term.

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