Getting a second opinion on your mortgage portfolio
“Do I need a second opinion on my mortgage investment portfolio?” This is a simple question, and for many private mortgage investors, the answer is yes […]
Real Estate Debt as a Proxy for Fixed Income Allocations
Financing real estate in Canada remains a challenging endeavor for many borrowers. The retrenchment of bank lending as a result of stricter lending requirements and the enactment of regulatory reforms ...
How to Prevent Mortgage Fraud and Identity Theft
Examples of Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury, harm and/or loss to another person; Imposter: a person who makes deceitful pretenses […]
Top Consumer Tips to Prevent Mortgage Fraud
Read all Documents before you sign. Do not sign any documents you do not understand, if uncertain consult a lawyer to review before you sign […]
Borrowing a Private Mortgage, Mortgage Lending, Mortgages, Private Mortgages
Private Mortgage Rates and Fees
What mortgage rates and fees should I expect on a private loan? The primary variables that determine pricing on a private mortgage are […]
Borrowing a Private Mortgage, Mortgage Lending, Mortgages, Private Mortgages
Working with a Private Mortgage Lender
If you have come to the decision that a private mortgage is the right choice for you, the next step is finding a private lender. To help you choose the ...
Borrowing a Private Mortgage, Mortgage Lending, Mortgages, Private Mortgages
Who Lends Private Mortgages?
A private mortgage loan operates differently than a loan from a conventional lender, such as a bank or credit union. With this option, financing is provided through private lenders or ...
Borrowing a Private Mortgage, Mortgage Lending, Mortgages, Private Mortgages
Why use a Private Mortgage?
Private Mortgages are a financing option for any borrower with a unique financial situation that does not fit regular bank underwriting standards. Funds are loaned to borrowers by private lenders, ...
Market Insights – Mortgage Investing in Canada
Along with the white hot real estate market in Greater Vancouver, we are also seeing a correspondingly super hot mortgage market with pricing being more competitive than ever before […]
Interview on Mortgage Investing
What is your experience in the mortgage industry (i.e. how did you become an expert)?
In 2008, I had the opportunity to arrange an investment for a client in a private mortgage. ...