Divorce or separation can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to dividing assets like property. However, there is a little-known mortgage product that can make the process easier. The spousal buyout program allows you to refinance your property and buy out your ex-spouse or allow your ex-spouse to buy you out, up to 95% of the property’s value. Here are some frequently asked questions about this program.
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Going Through A Divorce? Protect your Credit
Divorces are challenging as there’s a lot to think about in a short amount of time, usually under pressure. And while handling finances is often at the forefront of the discussions related to the separation of assets, unfortunately, managing and maintaining personal credit can be swept aside to deal with later.
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There is no doubt about it, buying a home can be an emotional experience. Especially in a competitive housing market where you feel compelled to bid over the asking price to have a shot at getting into the market.
Continue reading →GDS/TDS Ratios Explained
One of the major qualifiers lenders look at when considering your application for mortgage financing is your debt service ratios. Now, before we get started, if you prefer to have someone walk through these calculations with you, assess your financial situation, and let you know exactly where you stand, let’s connect. There is no use in dusting off the calculator and running the numbers yourself when we can do it for you!
Continue reading →Benefits of Working with an Independent Mortgage Professional
If you need a mortgage, working with an independent mortgage professional will save you money and provide you with better options than dealing with a single financial institution. And if that is the only sentence you read in this entire article, you already know all you need to know.
Continue reading →3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Listing Your Home!
Deciding to list your home for sale is a big decision. And while there are many reasons you might want/need to sell, here are 3 questions you should ask yourself; and have answers to, before taking that step.
Continue reading →Mortgage Advice to Help You Through a Separation
With the latest stats claiming that about half of marriages end in divorce and with around three-quarters of Canadians being homeowners, it’s important to know how to handle your mortgage if you decide to separate. Here’s a quick list of things to consider.
Continue reading →Understanding a Spousal Buyout Mortgage
If you’re going through or considering a divorce or separation, you might not be aware that there are mortgage products designed to allow you to refinance your property and buy out your ex-spouse.
Continue reading →Protect Your Credit Through a Divorce
Divorces are challenging as there’s a lot to think about in a short amount of time, usually under pressure. And while handling finances is often at the forefront of the discussions related to the separation of assets, unfortunately, managing and maintaining personal credit can be swept aside to deal with later.
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