Ian Barnett,
561 Southdale Road East N6E 3M7 London, ON, Canada

Let the equity in your house, work for you! Refinancing your mortgage to renovate your backyard not only adds value to your house it lets you create the oasis you need to escape this summer. Send me a message to discuss your options, my services are free.

If you are in the market to buy, send me a message for a pre-approval to find out how much you can afford. To help with the process, I included a list of items below you will need: ID Proof of employment Proof you can pay the down payment & closing costs... Info about any other assets you have (car, cottage, boat, etc.) Info about any debts or financial obligations that you have See more

Here are 7 tips to help you get approved for a mortgage: 1. Check your credit score 2. Save a larger down payment 3. Keep your income stable... 4. Pay down existing debt 5. Get a mortgage pre-approval 6. Get a great rate 7. Know what you can afford and what you can’t See more

It’s that time of year just a reminder to all our first-time home buyers to take advantage of the Home Buyers Tax Credit (HBTC). It can give you up to $750 in tax relief. https://www.canada.ca///line-31270-home-buyers-amount.html

As we get used to our new normal many Canadians are finding ways to get away close to home. You may be surprised to find out you can utilize the equity in your home to purchase a vacation property, just ask!

A lot has gone on this year in the mortgage market. We have had everything from rate drops to deferrals to restrictions come at us and your personal situation may have changed. As the year comes to an end, if you have not made time for your annual mortgage check-up, now is the time! Send me a message and we can review your situation, free of charge, to ensure you are getting the mortgage that’s right for you.

To best meet your needs, mortgage brokers like myself, have a wide array of products to choose from banks, private sources, independent lenders, etc. If you are in the mortgage market, we should talk. Whether you are looking to explore your options or get a second opinion, the lending options available could save you thousands!

If you are a homeowner and struggling with high-interest debt payments, we should talk. It may make sense for you to refinance and access the equity in your home to pay off your high-interest debt. Your mortgage is typically the lowest interest rate to borrow money. Refinancing to pay off high-interest debt and lumping everything into your mortgage payment could free up extra cash each month by saving you on interest. Send me a message and we can see what's available to you.

Regardless of your financial milestones it is important to know what makes up your score so you can keep it on track. Pay your bills on time, have a good mix of credit accounts, and keep a lower ratio of debt used to credit available. Click below for more details about factors that impact your credit score. https://www.consumer.equifax.ca//what-impacts-credit-sco/