by Sabeena Bubber | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
A question that comes up from time to time when discussing mortgage financing is, “If I have collections showing on my credit bureau, will that impact my ability to get a mortgage?” And as the answer might have a broader application than what you might initially...
by Sabeena Bubber | Jan 6, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to review your finances. Hopefully, with the wild ride of 2020 behind us, 2021 is a time we can all move forward. Regardless of where you’re at financially or your financial goals, here are four areas to consider as you...
by Sabeena Bubber | Dec 1, 2020 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Let’s say you have a home that you’ve outgrown, it’s time to make a move to something more suited for your family. You have no desire to keep two houses, so you decide that selling your existing home, and moving into something new is the best idea....
by Sabeena Bubber | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Finance
If you’re new to managing personal finance and you’re learning about credit, you’ve come to the right place. Establishing new credit is a bit of a catch 22. To build a credit history, you need credit. But you can’t really get credit without having credit. So, where do...
by Sabeena Bubber | Aug 25, 2020 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
This should come as no surprise, but sometimes life throws you a financial curveball. Bankruptcy and consumer proposals happen. It doesn’t mean your life is over, and it doesn’t mean you won’t ever qualify for a mortgage again. The key here is to get...
by Sabeena Bubber | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog, Covid-19, Finance, Mortgage
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on retirement investments, particularly for those who rely on dividends as part of their income. Over the past decade, many older Canadians have taken a riskier approach with retirement investments because of low bond yields and interest...
