Shawn Lewis Mortgages

Shawn Lewis Mortgages Mortgage Broker at The Mortgage Group-TMG Victoria

So your mortgage is up for renewal. Exciting, right? With all the different lenders to choose from, finding the best rat...
01/30/2023

So your mortgage is up for renewal. Exciting, right? With all the different lenders to choose from, finding the best rate, term lengths, extending your amortization to help lower your payments, renew or refinance to complete that renovation you’ve been dreaming about, consolidating debt like a LOC, credit cards, auto loans to make your payments more manageable and simplistic (and typically smaller I might add…) So many options!

But do you really want to “shop around” at the 5 major banks and negotiate back and forth for days or even months on end? No, you probably don’t, but I do! And not only do I “shop” the big banks, but I have over 30 lenders to negotiate with, all of which want your business but you don’t have access to them. These are called Monoline Lenders, and the only difference is they don’t handle day to day banking, which is why you haven’t heard of them. They strictly do business related to lending. Side note, they’re often funded by those big banks you give your hard earned money too.

Now, that’s not to say the big banks aren’t worth negotiating with. I still work with a handful of them and they’re often very competitive. However, there are a lot more options to choose from, you just have to know where to find them, and that’s where I come in. Working on your behalf I can explore not only different lenders, but the different ways to make your mortgage work better for you and your family.

If your mortgage is up for renewal, make the call. Not only can you take the stress off yourself and free up some time to do the fun things in life, but it also doesn’t cost you a penny. I’d say that’s worth it.

Determining the size of your down payment is a crucial step when shopping for your next home and mortgage. Typically the...
01/03/2023

Determining the size of your down payment is a crucial step when shopping for your next home and mortgage. Typically the down payment is anywhere from 5% to 20% and lenders will have competitive rates across the board to earn your business. Some lenders will offer a more discounted rate if the amount is over 20% which could save you thousands for the length of your term, but this isn't an option for everyone.

With the current market and pricing across Canada more and more buyers are finding it difficult to take the plunge and scoop up their very own dream home, especially with a full 20% down. When shopping for your next home be sure to source sound advice on affordability and monthly payment structure. As a Professional Mortgage Advisor its my responsibility to ensure you have all the facts and details to make your home purchase an enjoyable one.
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New year, new Rate Announcement Schedule! This past year we saw The Bank of Canada set a record with a total of 7 rate i...
01/01/2023

New year, new Rate Announcement Schedule! This past year we saw The Bank of Canada set a record with a total of 7 rate increases. What will happen this year? Only time will tell. Here is the schedule for 2023 for anyone who is interested.

06/23/2022

A lot of people ask "what's your best rate" when shopping for their mortgage. And of course you want the best rate, which is what I'm going to get you!

But did you know that lenders will consider a number of factors when determining a rate? Well if not, here is a short list of things that you, as well as the lender will think about when you're looking at rates.

If you have any questions, or would like more details on the items listed above, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Just a friendly reminder that I'm always here to answer any mortgage related questions you may have. Hope everyone has h...
05/13/2022

Just a friendly reminder that I'm always here to answer any mortgage related questions you may have. Hope everyone has had a fantastic Friday. Stay safe out there, friends.

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Victoria, BC
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