Unlike a fixed rate, a variable rate mortgage can fluctuate up or down throughout the contractual term. In exchange for…
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How long is a pre-approval good for?
Most mortgage pre-approvals are good for 120 days from the time of submission. Pre-approvals are ultimately used as rate holds. Though…
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What is the difference between Insured, Insurable, & Uninsured?
Insured Refers to when your down payment is less than 20%. The property purchase price must be less than $1,000,000. Must qualify at…
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I have bad credit; will I get approved?
We at Riley Boychuk Mortgages, have a mortgage for everyone! Period. Not only do we work with conventional lenders, but…
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How can consolidating my debt save me money?
A debt consolidation loan allows you to pool together several high interest debts into one lump sum payment at a…
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How do I apply for a loan?
Applying for a loan is a smooth and stress-free process from start to finish. As it takes less than a…
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How much can I borrow?
Where there is no general cap on what you can borrow, lending guidelines are based on your household income, debt…
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What is a conventional mortgage?
A conventional mortgage refers to any mortgage with a maximum loan-to-value of 80%. In other words, a conventional mortgage refers…
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What is the minimum down payment required to buy a home?
In Canada, the minimum down payment is 5% on the first $500,000 and 10% on the remaining $500,000 up to…
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What is mortgage loan insurance?
Mortgage loan insurance, also known as mortgage default insurance, is an insurance premium paid by the borrower, to in which…
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What are the monthly costs with owning your home?
While owning your own home can be a dream come true, it will also come with some financial responsibilities. Let’s…
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What do closing costs look like?
Home Inspection Fee Home inspections, while not mandatory, are highly recommended and are generally added into the offer as a condition.…
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What are the benefits as a First Time Home Buyer?
As a first-time home buyer, you are entitled to a few options. Let’s review these options below First Time Home Buyer…