23 Jun

CHMC Announces Changes to Underwriting Criteria

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

On June 4, 2020, CMHC announced that they were tightening the underwriting policies for insured mortgages.  This means that if you have less than 20% down payment on the purchase of a new home, the rules will make it harder to qualify and you will qualify for less financing than before July 1, 2020. The […]

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25 May

Why Use a Mortgage Broker During COVID-19 Restrictions?

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

Going to your Bank is a hard habit to break.  We are used to going to our bank for all things mortgage, but is this really the best option when you are searching for a mortgage during the COVID-19 restrictions? Here are some reasons that my clients would recommend using the services of a Mortgage […]

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11 May

Need Some Funds To get Through the Devastation of COVID-19?

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

A refinance can help! This is a challenging time for many of us.  But help is out there.  If you’re struggling financially, a refinance might net you some extra cash. Refinancing Your Home While the Government and Banks have provided some programs to help with cash flow through this difficult time (please contact your lender […]

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19 Mar

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Mortgage?

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

We are in the middle of a worldwide roller coaster ride. With unprecedented restrictions being implemented to deal with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, what do these extraordinary measures mean for you and your mortgage? BANK OF CANADA RATE With adversity comes opportunity – and our current mortgage situation is no different.  In order to keep our […]

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20 Feb

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

Have you heard about a Reverse Mortgage product called “CHIP”?  There is a lot of misinformation about this great mortgage product because of some reverse mortgage schemes in the United States.  This product can be useful for yourself or for your parent(s). Let me answer some questions about the benefits of the CHIP product offered […]

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19 Dec

Great People In Cornwall & Area

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

21 REASONS WE LOVE CORNWALL, ONTARIO & AREA Why Do We Love Cornwall, Ontario? A local Century 21 Real Estate Agent, Mike VanderMeer, and I have compiled a list of the reasons we love Cornwall, Ontario.  We’ve compiled 21 reasons, which we will share with you, one at a time.  We would love to hear […]

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10 Dec

Cornwall & Area, a growing Economy

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

21 REASONS WE LOVE CORNWALL, ONTARIO & AREA Why Do We Love Cornwall, Ontario? A local Century 21 Real Estate Agent, Mike VanderMeer, and I have compiled a list of the reasons we love Cornwall, Ontario.  We’ve compiled 21 reasons, which we will share with you, one at a time.  We would love to hear […]

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25 Nov

Great local shopping in Cornwall and SD&G

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

21 REASONS WE LOVE CORNWALL, ONTARIO & AREA Why Do We Love Cornwall, Ontario? A local Century 21 Real Estate Agent, Mike VanderMeer, and I have compiled a list of the reasons we love Cornwall, Ontario.  We’ve compiled 21 reasons, which we will share with you, one at a time.  We would love to hear […]

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15 Nov

Winter Activities in Cornwall and SD&G

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

21 REASONS WE LOVE CORNWALL, ONTARIO & AREA Why Do We Love Cornwall, Ontario? A local Century 21 Real Estate Agent, Mike VanderMeer, and I have compiled a list of the reasons we love Cornwall, Ontario.  We’ve compiled 21 reasons, which we will share with you, one at a time.  We would love to hear […]

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16 Oct

Cornwall Pizza, Poutine and more!

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Posted by: Jenni MacDonald

21 REASONS WE LOVE CORNWALL, ONTARIO & AREA Why Do We Love Cornwall, Ontario? A local Century 21 Real Estate Agent, Mike VanderMeer, and I have compiled a list of the reasons we love Cornwall, Ontario.  We’ve compiled 21 reasons, which we will share with you, one at a time.  We would love to hear […]

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