The new B20 guidelines are set to come into effect on January 1, 2018. It is essential for Mortgage Brokers to understand lenders and their niches, and what impact these changes will have. Accordingly, we have compiled Brokers’ most commonly-asked questions to...
You create solutions for your clients by addressing their unique circumstances. The process of packaging the deal is ultimately communicating your client’s story and the proposed solution to the lender. By remembering these four tips, you will be able to package...
A good old-fashioned checklist is one of the most useful tools to help complete a file. Checklists are easy to create, easy to use, can be implemented at any stage of a file, and are one of the simplest ways to make sure you get to ‘File Complete’ with the fewest...
The maturity date of your mortgage is fast approaching. The maturity of your mortgage gives you an opportunity to review your financial situation and make some decisions based on your financial goals and current situation. If you discussed an exit strategy with your...
Crafting a mortgage file for submission is an art, but did you know that your submission notes can be one of the most important parts of your deal? Thorough broker notes can lead to speedier approvals and a smoother underwriting process. Here are the top 5 things you...