Category: Bruised Credit

Mortgage after bankruptcy – how to get a fair deal
How to get a fair mortgage deal after bankruptcy Buying a home is a significant milestone, and it can feel ...

Private mortgage lenders: how to use them successfully
If your mortgage broker suggests a private lender mortgage, you'll probably have many questions. That's a good thing! In order ...

Buy a home after bankruptcy – here’s how
Think you have to wait 7 years after bankruptcy before you can get a mortgage? That's a myth. You can ...

Private mortgage rates: why are they so high?
Unpacking private mortgage rates The first step in understanding private mortgage rates is to get back to the basics. Let's ...

My #1 financial tip? Give yourself (good) credit!
First: me, blogging about finance? My blogging on this site sometimes feels a bit uncomfortable. I hate that I might ...

What are B lender mortgage rates?
How much do alternative lenders charge? If you've considered a B lender, chances are you're worried about how much exactly you ...

7 tips for mortgage after consumer proposal
Getting a mortgage after a consumer proposal? If you're like most people, getting a consumer proposal feels like a big ...

What is a private mortgage? Another entry in the mortgage glossary
What is a private mortgage and why might you want one? A private mortgage is one that is offered by ...

Overwhelmed by debt? Denial can hurt you more…
Waiting to deal with debt can hurt you The CBC published a great article a while back, entitled "Debt's Dirty ...

Fixing your credit after bankruptcy
Mortgages and financing after bankruptcy One of the most common situations I encounter when talking to my post-bankruptcy clients is ...

Your credit score – don’t just let it slide!
How long has it been since you checked your own credit? What's that I hear? Crickets? :) You're not alone ...

Buying a home after bankruptcy? What to expect…
Buying a home after bankruptcy? If you've declared bankruptcy in the past, know that you're not alone. Further, know that ...
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