Susan Lee - Mortgage Advisor

05/03/2021

A Pre-Approval does not guarantee a Mortgage Approval and here are some reasons why:

Many Canadians are under the assumption their mortgage is as good as done once they have a mortgage pre-approval. But the truth is a buyer cannot expect a mortgage pre-approval will automatically translate into a mortgage. The lender now needs to consider the property itself, approve all the terms a...

02/01/2021

Here is a useful refresher on Foreign Buyer's tax from Tony Spagnuolo of Spagnuolo and Company Real Estate Lawyers.

10/18/2020

Introducing… our new brand, Sagen (say-jin)! Our name may have changed but our business remains the same. Learn more about it here: https://bit.ly/2GYbuTS

01/27/2020

With so much talk about property insurability lately, here is an article about type of plumbing that could also affect your property insurance....

Square One provides information on Poly-B (polybutylene) plumbing. Learn some common issues, maintenance tips, and what to do if something goes wrong.

12/25/2019

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄🎉

07/20/2019

04/09/2019

Thank you Chrissy () for these comprehensive and practical tips on how to work towards Financial Independence. Loved reading about your journey through different stages of life and your smart money saving decisions. Definitely will be implementing a few!

Here are 16 things we're doing to reach FI in our 40s—on one income. Everything here is doable, with no need for deprivation!

02/11/2019

Regularly check your Credit Reports as a measure to protect your identity and track suspicious activities.

Think of your credit score as a report card on how you’ve handled your finances in the past. A credit score is a number that lenders use to determine the risk of lending money to a given borrower. There is always someone willing to lend you money however, higher risk = higher rates! Step 1 Read Mo...

01/09/2019

If you have a mortgage, you’ll be completing a mortgage renewal when your current term has finished. While most Canadians spend a lot of time and expend tons of effort shopping for an initial mortgage, the same is generally not the case when looking at mortgage renewals. So what is a mortgage rene...

10/11/2018

Yup!!

09/26/2018

What does a Mortgage Broker do when visiting a different province? Look for historical bank buildings :)
The Bank of Nova Scotia was founded in 1832 in Halifax.
This Bank of Nova Scotia headquarters, was built in 1929 and designed by John M. Lyle. Truly a Canadian gem!