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What Mortgage Rate Changes Can Mean For You

By Scott Tremblay on January 14, 2022

When rates start to move up, the obvious cost of borrowing increases as well. Depending on what credit has been extended, an increased rate will likely lead to slightly higher repayment costs.

What Mortgage Programs and Grants Are Available in Canada?

By Scott Tremblay on December 15, 2021

Looking at buying a new home, or your first home? There may be some programs, grants or incentives you should know about. Here are a few currently available options and what they might mean for you. First-Time Home Buyers Incentive This is an incentive program specifically for first-time home buyers who have the minimum down […]

The Importance Of a Pre-Approved Mortgage

By Scott Tremblay on November 19, 2021

If you are in the market to buy a house, the first step you should consider, before walking through any homes, is to speak with a mortgage broker about a pre-approval. This is not a commitment to a lender, mortgage broker or realtor, but a step that allows you to understand what you should be […]

How Much Will it Really Cost to Buy a House?

By Scott Tremblay on August 27, 2021

Once you have figured out the home price range you can afford and the type of mortgage you qualify for, you will need to calculate the associated costs of the transaction to make sure you are financially ready. Here is a list of some UPFRONT COSTS to plan for: Mortgage Loan Insurance Premium. Mortgage Loan […]

New Mortgage Rules - What Changes Have Been Made?

By Scott Tremblay on June 25, 2021

What is a stress test? Will this affect my mortgage? These are probably some of the questions you might have right now! The mortgage stress test requires lenders to check that you can still make their payment at a rate that's higher than they actually pay - HUH? Here's how it works. ... This means […]

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By iSask Mortgage Brokers on February 13, 2020

One of our collective passion points at iSask Mortgage Brokers is to make sure that we stay on the top of our game and ahead of the curve when working to find the ideal mortgage rate or mortgage refinancing solution for our clients. We want to take advantage of the best tools and services at our fingertips, and it's always reassuring to get positive feedback about when we're putting those utilities to good use to do the best job possible.

Let's Explore How Refinancing Your Mortgage Can Save You Money

By Scott Tremblay on January 20, 2020

By now you have no doubt heard about Canada’s new First Time Home Buyers Incentive. But what is it? How does it work? What are the pros and cons? And what’s the deal with the “shared equity” system?

5 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

By Scott Tremblay on January 6, 2020

By now you have no doubt heard about Canada’s new First Time Home Buyers Incentive. But what is it? How does it work? What are the pros and cons? And what’s the deal with the “shared equity” system?

Pre-planning, rate locking and leveraging the knowledge of an industry expert

By Scott Tremblay on December 10, 2019

By now you have no doubt heard about Canada’s new First Time Home Buyers Incentive. But what is it? How does it work? What are the pros and cons? And what’s the deal with the “shared equity” system?

Understanding & Increasing your Credit Score in Saskatoon

By Scott Tremblay on October 30, 2019

Almost everyone uses credit and having a good credit score is crucial to save money, increase the likelihood to be approved for loans and is key to financial success. Below, we go through what credit is and how your actions affect your credit score. With a knowledge on how to impact your credit score, you can ensure that you have a healthy credit score.

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 2M5

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