4 Jan

4 Tips to Help You Qualify for the Lowest Possible Interest Rate

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Posted by: Kim Banting

With interest rates at a mind-blowing, all-time low, a lot of people are asking about refinancing their mortgages. However, in spite of what you may have heard, these awesome rates aren’t available to just anyone and everyone….you have to qualify. If you’re thinking about refinancing, here are 4 ways that you can get yourself set […]

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4 Jan

4 Tips to Keep on Track with Your Budget

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Posted by: Kim Banting

If you’re anything like me, keeping records of income and expenses–and convincing your spouse to do the same–can be a real challenge. I started this challenge for myself by first saving every receipt from every purchase I made for a month, then I divided everything into categories to see how much I was spending and […]

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4 Jan

7 Traits of Debt-Free People

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Posted by: Kim Banting

Today I want to talk about debt and more importantly, how to get out of it! No one sets out to get into loads of debt, it just seems to happen to some and not to others. Here are 7 traits of debt-free people that sets them apart from everyone else… 1. They are repulsed […]

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18 Dec

6 Ways to Increase Your Credit Score

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Posted by: Kim Banting

Have you ever wondered what your credit score is or how it’s calculated? Your credit score is a three-digit number between 300-900 that lenders use to predict your creditworthiness. Credit reporting companies calculate your score based on your payment history, how much you owe, how long you’ve had credit and how often you apply for […]

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1 Dec

Insurance in the Mortgage Industry

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Posted by: Kim Banting

When you are signing the final papers on your home purchase, you will almost certainly be advised about insurance. There are 4 types of insurance in the mortgage industry, and it can be confusing to differentiate between them and what you actually need. For example, if you already have life insurance, do you really need […]

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29 Sep

Thinking About Buying a Home? Do This First!

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Posted by: Kim Banting

So, you’re thinking about buying a home! Maybe it’s your first home, maybe it’s your third…in any case, there are 5 MUST DO’S before you jump in that will minimize your stress and make this process as smooth as possible. 1. Most important – get all of your documents in order! There are necessary documents […]

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