Benefits of Home Ownership

General George Macris 29 Apr

Benefits of Home Ownership Published by DLC Marketing Team April 26, 2022 So, you have decided to utilize your buying power in the Canadian retail market and are looking to purchase a home – congratulations! This is a great step towards ensuring your future. As a potential homeowner, there are some amazing benefits that we […]

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Power Up Your Finances

General George Macris 18 Feb

Power Up Your Finances Published by DLC Marketing Team February 15, 2022 Let’s face it, mere mention of the word “money” can make people shift in discomfort. In an era in which the veils are being lifted off many societal taboos, a shroud of shame hangs stubbornly over money talk – we’re taught to fear […]

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Staying Out of the Penalty Box.

General George Macris 8 Feb

Published by DLC Marketing Team February 1, 2022 When it comes to mortgages, it is easy to focus on the rates and your current situation, but the reality is that life happens and when it does, rates won’t be the only thing that matters. First and foremost, the most important thing to remember is that […]

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Budgeting for the Holidays

General George Macris 29 Nov

Be mindful with money this season! Along with holiday joy come holiday bills, to avoid a sleigh-size tab, plan ahead to save money and maximize the payoff. ORDER ONLINE Avoid getting stuck in the hustle and bustle of holiday shoppers by ordering gifts online from your laptop or phone. The time you save can be put […]

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MORTGAGES WITH THE 20 PER CENT

General George Macris 10 May

There have been a lot of discussions around the new mortgage rules and I have had a few clients ask about what that means for them. Since stress testing on mortgages began last year, the biggest change this January will be for people who are putting more than a 20% down payment on their new […]

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BANK BROKER VS. MORTGAGE BROKERS | HERE’S THE SCOOP

General George Macris 10 May

Ask any mortgage broker and they can tell you that there are a handful of misconceptions that the public has about working with a mortgage broker. From questioning their credentials (we all are regulated and licensed with in our own province, and are constantly re-educating ourselves) to assuming that the broker does not have access […]

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HOW MORTGAGE BROKERS HELP YOU GET APPROVED BY ‘A’ LENDERS

General George Macris 10 May

Every year Canadian families are caught in unexpected bad circumstances only to find out that in most cases the banks and the credit unions are there to lend you money in the good times, not so much during the bad times. This is where thousands of families have benefited over the years from the services […]

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It’s All About The Property.

General George Macris 22 Oct

When your mortgage application goes through the approval process, they are not only looking at you, but also the property in question. In fact, sometimes when an application is denied it has nothing to do with you, and everything to do with the property. To improve your chances of success when it comes to financing, […]

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4 REASONS WHY MORTGAGE BROKERS ARE BETTER THAN BANKS

General George Macris 6 Oct

I am often asked if it’s hard to compete with the banks. While they may offer competitive rates at times, right now we have much better rates than the banks. However, we have certain advantages which allow us to blow them out of the water most of the time. More Choice – banks are limited […]

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TOP 5 THINGS MILLENNIALS SHOULD KNOW WHEN BUYING REAL ESTATE

General George Macris 6 Oct

There are 9 million Millennials in Canada, representing more than 25 percent of the population. Born between 1980 and 1999, the eldest are in the early stages of their careers, forming households and buying their first homes. Buying a home is a daunting process for anyone, but especially so for the first-time home buyer. This […]

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