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A refinance, or “refi” for short, refers to the process of revising and replacing the terms of an existing credit agreement, usually as it relates to a loan or mortgage. When a business or an individual decides to refinance a credit obligation, they effectively seek to make favorable changes to their interest rate, payment schedule, and/or other terms outlined in their contract. If approved, the borrower gets a new contract that takes the place of the original agreement.
Reasons you may want to refinance:
Home ownership is something very important for many Canadians. Home ownership is the start to increasing your net worth and building your financial future.
Reasons to purchase property:
Whatever your reason, Sebastian will diligently work with you to make your dreams a reality
Debt consolidation refers to the act of taking out a new loan (refinancing) to pay off other liabilities and debts. Multiple debts are combined into a single, larger debt, such as a loan. Usually with more favorable payoff terms, a lower interest rate and lower monthly payment, or both. Debt consolidation can be used as a tool to deal with student loan debt, credit card debt, and
other liabilities.
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A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a line of credit that uses the equity you have in your home as collateral. The amount of credit available to you is dependent on the equity in your home, your credit score, and your debt-to-income ratio. Because HELOCs are secured by an asset, they tend to have higher credit limits and much better interest rates than credit cards or personal loans. While HELOCs usually have variable interest rates, there are some fixed-rate options available.
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New construction financing options typically fall into 3 categories.
1. Self-Build Home
Self-Build Home is when you act as your own contractor; hiring subcontractors to complete the work.
Your mortgage options are: Progress Draw Mortgage, Completion Mortgage
2. Self-Build: Builder/Contractor (Turn Key)
Self-Build: Builder/Contractor is sometimes referred to as Turn Key. This is when you enter into an agreement with a contractor to build your home. Typically, the builder will request Financing Draws.
Your mortgage options are: Progress Draw Mortgage, Completion Mortgage
3. Buying from a Builder (Take Out)
Mortgages on newly constructed homes, town homes, condominiums. Client requires funds when the home is 100% complete.
Your mortgage options are: Completion Mortgage
An early renewal involves renegotiating the mortgage term and interest rate before the maturity date. Serious advocates of financial security through real estate know that mortgage rates, terms, and conditions fluctuate often. This is why they advise you to revisit your current mortgage regularly to see if the market is accepting a lower rate or better terms … regardless of how long you’ve had it. Some mortgage products allow the borrower to renew their mortgage early at any time during the term. Others may charge a small prepayment charge, but sometimes it may just be worth it to renew early anyway.
Not all lenders can give you the best deal all the time.
Your financial situation may have changed significantly since the last time you renewed your mortgage and/or the lender may have a changed their approach to your mortgage.
Sometimes its better to switch lenders to secure the best mortgage for yourself in these circumstances.
What is a Mortgage Pre-approval?
A mortgage per-approval is a process that provides you with important information to help you with your home search.
When you get per-approved for a mortgage, you’ll find out:
Applying for a mortgage per-approval doesn’t commit you to one single lender. However, getting per-approved does guarantee that the mortgage rate you are offered by a lender will not change for 120 to 160 days.
By “locking in” your mortgage rate, you’re protected if interest rates rise while you’re shopping for a home.
The following steps are done for all my clients:
