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Penalty on breaking a Fixed-Rate Mortgage: The Costly Truth
Thinking of breaking your fixed-rate mortgage? It could cost you tens of thousands in penalties—especially if you're with a big bank. Learn
Neil Joseph
Apr 56 min read
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Federal Government Says “Let’s Make It Rain” with New $1.5 Million Insured Mortgage Limit!
The insured mortgage limit is now $1.5 Million! Find out how this impacts first-time buyers and what it takes to qualify.
Neil Joseph
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Advanced Techniques: Supercharging Your Mortgage Pay Down
Advanced techniques associated with Loan Conversion can further accelerate your mortgage pay down and grow your investment portfolio faster.
Neil Joseph
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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Insurance Essentials: What You Need to Know
Various types of insurance come into play when you buy a home, each serving a distinct role in safeguarding both property and your finances.
Neil Joseph
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Avoiding Financial Turbulence: A Guide to Cash Flow Management and Budgeting
In today's economic climate, it is even more important to manage cash flow and budget effectively for both individuals and families alike.
Neil Joseph
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Mortgage Maze: Tips for the Self-Employed
Being self-employed can bring numerous advantages, but it also presents unique financial challenges like with qualifying for a mortgage.
Neil Joseph
Jul 22, 20244 min read
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Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Your Mortgage: Impact of Interest Costs
Our mortgages typically span over 25 years but are divided into terms as short as 1 to 5 years. This hides the true impact of interest costs
Neil Joseph
Jul 8, 20247 min read
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Diverse Landscape of Mortgage lenders and Financing Options
There is a diverse landscape of mortgage lenders in Canada with diverse offerings and tailored solutions to meet the needs of homeowners.
Neil Joseph
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Empowering Self-Employed borrowers: Maximum Mortgage at Minimum Income Tax
By leveraging bank statements instead of personal income tax returns, self -employed can get the maximum mortgage with minimum income tax.
Neil Joseph
Mar 29, 20243 min read
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Downsizing Dilemma: Investing in a Bigger Down Payment or Diversifying Proceeds?
Once you've decided to downsize, the question of what to do with the purchase arises. No Mortgage, Small Mortgage or Invest proceeds?
Neil Joseph
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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Achieving Mortgage Freedom: Strategies to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
Mortgage Freedom is a beacon of financial freedom and security, and with determination and strategic planning, it's entirely achievable.
Neil Joseph
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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Understanding the Opportunity Cost of Homeownership
While homeownership comes with different advantages, it's crucial to grasp opportunity costs inherent in this decision and balance tradeoffs
Neil Joseph
Mar 17, 20243 min read
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10 Signs You have Too Much House
It's fine line between Homeownership and finding oneself caught in a nightmare of overextension. Having Too Much Home can be Real.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20244 min read
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Understanding the Financial Impact: Is Your Home an Asset or a Liability?
The question of whether a home is an Asset, or a Liability has long been debated. However, the answer is not always either or!
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20247 min read
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Balancing Act: Weighing Financial and Non-Financial Factors When Upgrading Your Home
Making the decision to upgrade your home involves a careful balance of financial and non-financial considerations. Make an informed decision
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20244 min read
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Transform Your Mortgage into a Wealth-Building Tool
Loan Conversion leverages the tax-deductibility of investment loans to accelerate payoff of mortgage while building wealth at the same time.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Hidden Costs: Uncover the True Cost of your Mortgage
Canadians cannot claim tax deductions on interest paid on their home. This means that every dollar of mortgage interest is after-tax dollar.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Home Buying Process: Determine the Right Offer Price
Buying a home is a significant milestone in anyone's life but it's also a process fraught with decisions, particularly the offer price.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Navigating Bidding War When Buying a Home
Home Buyers often find themselves caught in bidding wars wherein multiple buyers compete for the same property, driving up the prices.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fully Renovated Home vs. a Fixer Upper
Purchasing a fully renovated property or a fixer upper can be a dilemma for many homebuyers. Do you know the pros and cons?
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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