Do you know the pros and cons of securing a mortgage at a Bank versus a Credit Union versus a Mortgage Finance Company? Let’s see which one is right for YOU!
What’s the Best Payment Frequency to Pay Off a Mortgage Quickly?
The payment frequency can make a difference, but it also has to match your lifestyle needs and pay cheque schedule. What is best for YOU? Call, e-mail or DM, and we will review your options to make sure you are on the right path.
Why Use a Mortgage Broker? Here’s Why!
There are so many reasons to call Gail Sylvester Mortgages! If it’s your first or your fifth mortgage, we can help you find the best solution. We are MORE than just mortgages, and we are here for YOU.
Home Ownership is Much More than Keys to a Property: Let’s Break it Down!
Approximately 68% of Canadians own their own home. Congratulations – you are one of them! You got the keys, unpacked, and had a chance to take it all in. What an amazing place to be. You may be asking yourself if your relationship with your mortgage broker ends after closing day? To us, it is […]
How Much Do I Need for Closing Costs?
Many first-time homeowners, or those who haven’t purchased a home in 5+ years, forget just how much you need to hold for closing costs. Let me break it down for you!
Are you PASSIONATE about your 2022 goals?
The goals we set for ourselves need to be infused with electric energy – the kind that gets us jumping out of bed in the morning. How do we make this happen? Write down your goals. Repeat your goals. Live your goals as if they have already happened. This is how we begin to change […]
When Should You Start Planning for Retirement?
When is it time to start saving for your retirement? The best answer is yesterday… the second-best answer is today. Brook Dyson, a Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones, sat down with me to talk about what planning for retirement looks like and, and how you can make saving money fit in with the different […]
Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea?
There are a lot of myths surrounding reverse mortgages. We often hear clients worried that they’re losing all of the equity in their home or that the bank will own their home, but none of this is true. Reverse mortgages can actually relieve a lot of stress and worry when it comes to money, especially […]
Demystifying Reverse Mortgages
I had the pleasure of speaking with Angela Lattuca of Home Equity Bank about CHIP, the Reverse Mortgage that is available to all Canadians over the age of 55. There are a lot of myths and unfound facts the are circulating, so we have talked about the features and benefits of how CHIP can help […]