Mortgages By Integra's (nieuwenhuiss) Blog

CMHC has a great link providing you with a step by step approach to homebuying, make sure its the right time for you, with no surprises!   http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/hostst/index.cfm

Many people don't realize it, but there are better options out there when it comes to insuring your home, then what the lender offers.  You not only want to make sure that your home is protected in the event something should happen to you, but your familiy is taken care of as well.  There are mor...

It is nice to read that real estate sales have risen since last month. But take a look at the comments on this article, the author of the first comment does make a few good points as to why people could be hesitant to get into the real estate market.  http://www.financialpost.com/news/rates+bail+...

I thought this article was interesting...it sheds some light on mortgage insurancce industry. It provides some education on what mortgage insurance is and which mortgage insurers are out there. Summarizing a bit, right now CMHC is the major player, government backed, while Genworth and AIG are in...

http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/article/yfinance/1851/things-you-think-add-value-to-your-home---but-really-dont   Check out this link...could save you some time and money and rethink your renos!

So this is our first offical blog!  Now I am kind or a newbie in this industry.  I am working for a mortgage associate, and am in the process of becoming licensed myself.  Although I am still in the process of learning, I have access to many resources.  As I learn I would like to share some of th...