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The Mortgage Debt Fallout

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

It isn’t just the homeowners that suffer when mortgage debts become unbearable. Families are forced to move out, relocate and try to find their way back to a sense of normalcy. But the trouble doesn’t stop there. Mortgage debt problems cause a ripple effect that can negatively neighbors, communities and entire housing markets.

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Ratesheet.ca, Canada's first mortgage rate auction website

Friday, March 4th, 2011

In the internet age, bidding has gone way beyond its roots at online auction site eBay. Consumers now expect to see competitive bids on everything from travel at Travelocity.ca to car insurance at Toronto-based InsuranceHotline.com to cellular phones at Toronto-based mycellphonemyterms.com.

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2 Steps To Bad Credit Mortgage Financing

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

We’re going to be looking at two steps to bad credit mortgage financing. This is super important to pay attention to if you have a bad (or even mediocre) credit score and you are looking to refinance a property, or otherwise apply for a mortgage loan for the first time. Bad Credit Mortgage Financing Step #1 – Start working on improving your credit right away.

Payment Protection Insurance – What’s It All About?

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

What is a Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance policy? Mortgage Protection Insurance is exactly what it says it is.

UK sees significant rise in approved Mortgages

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

According to UK lenders, the total number of mortgages granted to home buyers in June increased by 23% compared with May.

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Tips To Secure A Mortgage With A Low Credit Score

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

As evidenced by the current economic situation, more people than ever have bad credit, but have still become involved in the world of purchasing property. When it comes to buying a home, this is bad news for the prospective buyer with bad credit. If you are considering purchasing a home, good credit can make this process much easier. A good to excellent credit rating will impress the lenders you that will eventually back the loan. Although sometimes it can be confusing to see where you should begin to repair your credit, the sooner you begin the closer you will be to improving your standing. Of course, there are still obstacles to overcome, so, what is the best way to secure a mortgage with a low credit score?

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Vancouver Housing Prices to Stabilize

Monday, July 19th, 2010

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