new to Canada Archives - Ingrid Bjel McGaughey - Mortgage Broker

April 11, 2022 1 Comment

Don't be nervous about getting a mortgage, a broker can help! One-third of Canadians already use a mortgage broker when getting a new mortgage (source: CAAMP).   And a report from the Bank of

November 22, 2021 1 Comment

I work with many first-time homebuyers in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, and throughout Ontario.  Some have already talked to a professional of one type or another about their mortgage, others haven't. All of them seem surprised at the

February 14, 2020 1 Comment

Why do I blog about finance? My blogging on this site sometimes feels a bit uncomfortable. I worry that I might sound "preach-y", or worse, bossy (something I'm kinda sensitive about, being the

February 11, 2019 3 Comments

Looking for your first home? There are tons of reasons to use a realtor If you are a currently house hunting, especially if you are a first-time home buyer, you may wonder how

February 14, 2015 0 Comments

Resent your mortgage? Or worse, are you a little afraid of it?  You're not alone.  Most of us see the mortgage as this giant debt that is our single biggest monthly expense, and there's