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  • Season’s Greetings from Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Dec 07, 2022 | Categories: Mortgage Agent , Mortgage Consultant , Mortgage Financing

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    Season’s Greetings from Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin. We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2023!

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  • The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account ("FHSA") explained

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Jun 13, 2022

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    The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account ("FHSA") explained If you or someone you know is saving for a down payment on their first home, the Federal government announced a new program aimed at first-time buyers in their recent budget. The First Home Savings Account combines the features of an RRSP and TFSA to give prospective homeowners some tax relief and a boost toward their homeownership goals.

    The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account

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  • Higher interest rates are here. What does that mean for you?

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Mar 07, 2022

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    The Bank of Canada has been signaling for a while now that they will respond to inflation by raising interest rates. Sure enough, on March 2nd they announced a hike in the overnight rate by 0.25%. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions.

    Higher interest rates are here. What does that mean for you?

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  • Common Mistakes People Make When Applying For A Mortgage

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Dec 17, 2021 | Categories: Mortgage Agent , Mortgage Consultant , Residential Mortgage

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    Buying a house is a new and emotional experience, so it’s common to have a few hiccups along the way. Since a home is the single most valuable purchase for some people, the entire process can also be tricky to navigate if you’ve never done it before. Falling into a home loan may seem all too easy, but the lender relationship is never the kind you should just jump into. It will remain for many years, and it’s the most significant financial investment you’ll likely ever make. It pays to take it slow and make sure you find the best mortgage situation possible.

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  • Season’s Greetings From Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Nov 24, 2021 | Categories: Mortgage Consultant , Mortgage Renewal , Mortgage Services

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    Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin wishes you and your family a happy and safe holiday season and all the best for the New Year 2022!

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  • Key Differences Between Reverse Mortgages In Canada Versus The U.S.

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Nov 19, 2021 | Categories: Mortgage Financing , Mortgage Renewal , Mortgage Services

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    A reverse mortgage is a type of financial loan that allows Canadian homeowners fifty-five years old or over who have little or no income to continue living in their home while they use their property as a source of income. This financing solution gives them access to tax-free cash with no mandatory ongoing payments.

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  • A Beginner’s Guide To Obtaining A Mortgage

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Sep 30, 2021 | Categories: Mortgage Financing , Mortgage Rates , Mortgage Services

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    Housing is quite an expensive affair, and it’s often one of the biggest financial ventures you will take on. So before you buy your first home, you should be mindful of few things, especially when it comes to costs and how much you can afford. After all, getting the right property and mortgage deal can make the whole home-buying process easier.

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  • What Makes Straight Forward Mortgages – Stephen Guertin Stand Out

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Jul 13, 2021 | Categories: Mortgage Rates , Mortgage Renewal , Mortgage Services

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    Thanks for stopping by our blog. If you’re looking for more information about Straight Forward Mortgages – Stephen Guertin, you’ve come to the right place.

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  • What to do if You Have a Zero Credit Score?

    Author: External Author | Jun 30, 2021 | Categories: First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Investment Property Mortgage , Mortgage Financing , Mortgage on Renovation Property , Mortgage Rates , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewal , Mortgage Services , New to Canada Mortgage , Purchase Mortgage , Residential Mortgage , Vacation Property Mortgage

    Original Article Source Credits: loans canada, https://loanscanada.ca

    Article Written By: MARK GREGORSKI

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    Link to Original Article: https://loanscanada.ca/credit/what-to-do-if-you-have-a-zero-credit-score

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  • Canadian Bank Regulator Tightens Credit, As The Household Debt Risk Emerges Again

    Author: External Author | Jun 25, 2021 | Categories: Home Purchase Mortgage , Investment Property Mortgage , Mortgage Agent , Mortgage Consultant , Mortgage Financing , Mortgage Loans , Mortgage on Renovation Property , Mortgage Rates , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewal , Mortgage Services , Purchase Mortgage , Real Estate Mortgage , Residential Mortgage , Vacation Property Mortgage

    Original Article Source Credits: betterdwelling, https://betterdwelling.com

    Article Written By: Stephen Punwasi

    Original Article Posted on: JUNE 17, 2021

    Link to Original Article: https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-bank-regulator-tightens-credit-as-the-household-debt-risk-emerges-again

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  • Meet The Face Behind Straight Forward Mortgages

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Jun 03, 2021 | Categories: Mortgage Agent , Mortgage Consultant , Mortgage Services

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    I’m Stephen Guertin, the proud owner of Straight Forward Mortgages. I look forward to sharing my story. I hope that you will enjoy getting to know me better.

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  • Announcing The New Website

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Apr 26, 2021 | Categories: First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Investment Property Mortgage , Mortgage Agent , Mortgage Consultant , Mortgage Financing , Mortgage Loans , Mortgage on Renovation Property , Mortgage Rates , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewal , Mortgage Services , New to Canada Mortgage , Purchase Mortgage , Real Estate Mortgage , Residential Mortgage , Vacation Property Mortgage

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    We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website!

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  • New Website Under Construction

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Apr 14, 2021 | Categories: First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Investment Property Mortgage , Mortgage Agent , Mortgage Consultant , Mortgage Financing , Mortgage Loans , Mortgage on Renovation Property , Mortgage Rates , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewal , Mortgage Services , New to Canada Mortgage , Purchase Mortgage , Real Estate Mortgage , Residential Mortgage , Vacation Property Mortgage

    New Website Coming Soon!

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  • What affects mortgage rates?

    Author: Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin | Apr 07, 2021 | Categories: First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Investment Property Mortgage , Mortgage Agent , Mortgage Consultant , Mortgage Financing , Mortgage Loans , Mortgage on Renovation Property , Mortgage Rates , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewal , Mortgage Services , New to Canada Mortgage , Purchase Mortgage , Real Estate Mortgage , Residential Mortgage , Vacation Property Mortgage

    What affects mortgage rates? Government policies to protect the economy during the pandemic resulted in exceptionally low mortgage rates for both fixed- and variable-rate mortgages.

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Recent Posts

  • Season’s Greetings from Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin
  • The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account ("FHSA") explained
  • Higher interest rates are here. What does that mean for you?
  • Common Mistakes People Make When Applying For A Mortgage
  • Season’s Greetings From Straight Forward Mortgages - Stephen Guertin
  • Key Differences Between Reverse Mortgages In Canada Versus The U.S.
  • A Beginner’s Guide To Obtaining A Mortgage
  • What Makes Straight Forward Mortgages – Stephen Guertin Stand Out
  • What to do if You Have a Zero Credit Score?
  • Canadian Bank Regulator Tightens Credit, As The Household Debt Risk Emerges Again
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