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Appraisal is simply an expert opinion from a state-licensed professional on how much the value of the property really is. An appraiser uses many factors when determining the property value. They do a full detailed report and explain on how they came up with the property value. The first step is to physically examine the property inside and out to see which features bring up the value. They also look at location and recent sales around the property at question and provide anywhere from 3-4 comparables in order to better determine the value. These properties have to be very similar to the property being appraised; to specific components such as: lot size, square footage, garage type, finished or unfinished space, etc.
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A mortgage pre-approval allows for the home buyer to know their borrowing power. It is a great option for those looking to buy a home to get an idea of what price range they can afford. Applying for a pre-approval is very easy and absolutely free. The great thing about pre-approvals is you are not obligated to the lender or mortgage broker from whom you received the pre-approval from.
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Typical process for a renewal is you will receive a letter in the mail anywhere from 120 to 30 days prior to your maturity date. The bank will offer you a rate that may be lower than the posted rate but is typically much higher than the current market rate. Most of us will sign the renewal and send it back just to avoid the hassle of more paper work, but is that the best option for your bank account.
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Many individuals in the city are considering all their investment options. But what would be the best for you if you had to decide? Questions you should consider when deciding what investment best suits your needs are the following:
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The main objective of any mortgage borrower is to pay down there mortgage as soon as possible.  Naturally coming up with the money to do this is not that easy.  Two ways to chip away at your mortgage is to take an accelerated payment frequency and take advantage of the automatic payment increase allowed on your mortgage by your mortgage lender.  Here is an example.
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If you are a new immigrant to Canada, obtaining a mortgage has never being easier.  You can qualify for a standard mortgage of up to 95% of borrowing.  That is right, up to 95%!  This program is open for all new immigrants with permanent residency, temporary residency, or a work VISA.
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Mortgage Pre-Approval

A mortgage pre-approval allows for the home buyer to know their borrowing power. It is a great option for those looking to buy a home to get an idea of what price range they can afford. Applying for a pre-approval is very easy and absolutely free. The great thing about pre-approvals is you are not obligated to the lender or mortgage broker from whom you received the pre-approval from.
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What is Rent To Own?  How does it work.

For clients who cannot qualify to get a mortgage to purchase a home, the Rent to Own Program maybe the solution for them.  The program allows the client to enter into a contract with an real estate investor where they move into the property they want to buy and pay the investor rent until they are ready to purchase the property form the real estate investor.  Here is an example.
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Typical process for a renewal is you will receive a letter in the mail anywhere from 120 to 30 days prior to your maturity date. The bank will offer you a rate that may be lower than the posted rate but is typically much higher than the current market rate. Most of us will sign the renewal and send it back just to avoid the hassle of more paper work, but is that the best option for your bank account.
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