With most of Canadian homeowners also having debts of some kind, debt consolidation has become a popular way to manage debt and get out of it faster. A lot of debt consolidation options have become available due to this development, each coming with their set of pros and cons. In this article, we will give […]
Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit are hot mortgage news topics recently because of changes with mortgage rules and interest rates. There is also quite a lot of misunderstanding from readers thinking that HELOCs and home equity loans are one and the same. In this write-up, we’ll be delving more into HELOCs […]
Debt consolidation is a popular way to avoid paying huge interest rates for existing debts. Through the process of debt consolidation, multiple debts are converted into just one easy-to-manage debt with just one billing instead of having to keep track of multiple bills a month. It works by borrowing enough money to pay off smaller […]
Getting a second mortgage is not a decision to trifle with. After all, you need to use your home equity as collateral for you to get approved for a second mortgage. With this in mind, how do you know when it is time for you to get a second mortgage? What are sound reasons to […]
Homeowners know that they do not need to sell their home these days to access some cash. There are ways to access home equity without passing ownership of the property via home equity loans and some can be very easy and convenient compared to other options. However, just because home equity is available doesn’t mean […]
Improving your home’s value is something you should always have in the back of your mind when you’re a homeowner. Better home value means you will have an easier time selling when you decide it is time to let go. It also means increasing your home equity so that you can tap into it in […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for weeks and our economy has been taking the hit for the same span of time, but is there more that can be done to help people deal with job losses, decreased business revenue, and less billable hours at work? Experts fear that even if lockdowns and quarantine […]
COVID-19 has been causing fear and panic worldwide, making people shutdown businesses and go on a rampage at the stock market. It is no secret that millions of people are dealing with revenue and income losses. Aside from losing paychecks, people are facing overall financial uncertainty because health experts are warning that the current situation […]
Using a HELOC as a source of emergency funds during this COVID19 epidemic, has been a topic of debate for many. Just like any other home equity loan, a HELOC has its own set of advantages and disadvantages attached to it. These and the accompanying risks are things that anyone wanting to apply for a […]
Because buying a home is oftentimes one of the most expensive purchases any homeowner can make, it should also be thought of as one of the biggest investments that should be nurtured and grown as part of your financial planning for your future. This can be done by building one’s home equity and making sure […]