Mortgage Resource Links

Below you will find a wide variety of resources and information relating to the mortgage process. We encourage you to take a closer look.

Latest Lending Rates: click here

My latest lending rates. Please note that these posted rates are subject to change without notice.

Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions: click here

Many people have asked me many questions over the years so I've compiled them in an easy to read format so that you can look at some of the most common questions people have.

Mortgage Terminology: click here

What do all these acronyms and mortgage jargon really mean? I'll demystify all of this with my easy to use mortgage glossary.

Equifax: www.equifax.ca

Equifax compiles credit reporting data from many sources and creates a credit file that reflects your personal credit history including your FICO score. Now you can view your credit report online enabling you to monitor your credit and monitor your score while protecting yourself from identity theft. Before making major purchases, such as buying a home or car, you can see exactly what information is available to potential lenders.

Genworth: www.genworth.com

Genworth Financial assists families with mortgages, protects families through insurance and helps customers secure their financial future.

CMHC: www.cmhc.ca

Backed by 60 years of experience, we work with community organizations, the private sector, non-profit agencies and all levels of government to help create innovative solutions to today's housing challenges, anticipate tomorrow's needs, and improve the quality of life for all Canadians.

AIG United Guaranty: www.aigug.com

For more than 40 years, AIG United Guaranty’s parent company has been part of the Canadian insurance marketplace. We are now proud to be viewed as a catalyst of change and one of Canada’s newest private mortgage default insurers.

MPAC: www.mpac.ca

Each year, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) prepares an assessment roll for every Ontario municipality. The roll provides the assessed value of all the properties in a municipality or in the jurisdiction of a school board with taxing authority.

MPAC also prepares supplementary assessment lists, which municipalities use to add in-year tax revenue from new construction or major alterations to properties.

Canada Revenue Agency: www.cra-arc-gc.ca

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system.

Trans Union Canada: www.tuc.ca

Trans Union Canada is another consumer credit reporting agency providing credit reporting services to Canadian consumers. Trans Union Canada is also a great source of credit-related information.

The Bank of Canada: www.bankofcanada.ca

The Bank of Canada is the nation's central bank. It is responsible for Canada's monetary policy, bank notes, financial system and funds management.

Appraisal Institute of Canada: www.aicanada.ca

Appraisal Institute of Canada is the premier real estate appraisal association in Canada. The institute is a self-regulating body whose mission is to protect the public interest by ensuring highest standards, practices and professional conduct in real estate appraisals.