17 Aug

FINANCING SUCCESS: FINDING FUNDING WHEN THE BANK TURNS YOU DOWN

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Posted by: Patti MacLennan

For businesses large and small, a loan may be needed to overcome financial distress, purchase real estate, or acquire equipment to make their jobs easier. Business loans come in all sizes and for use in every aspect of business. Depending upon the size, age, and niche of your business, you can find available funding for […]

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16 Aug

FIVE POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU LIST YOUR HOME

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Posted by: Patti MacLennan

There are several things to consider before you take the plunge and put your home up for sale. This might sound obvious, but the first step is to call your mortgage broker, not your lender directly or your realtor. You don’t have to look long for an unfortunate story of someone who didn’t understand their […]

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15 Aug

SECRETS FOR BUILDING YOUR CREDIT

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Posted by: Patti MacLennan

Over the years, I have come across all sorts of people who have had no idea what their credit score is. Some of them have declared to me that they have great credit only to find that they had poor credit scores or a number of late payments. I have also had people tell me […]

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14 Aug

HOW CREDIT AFFECTS YOUR LOAN APPROVAL

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Posted by: Patti MacLennan

When you apply for a loan, lenders assess your credit risk based on a number of factors. Your credit score, as well as the information on your credit report, are key ingredients in determining whether you’ll be able to get financing and the rate you’ll pay. To get approved for a loan and to pay […]

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7 Aug

Five Things To Think About When Buying A Rural Property

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Posted by: Patti MacLennan

After several years as a home owner, my friend was set to buy the home of his dreams. He always wanted to own an acreage outside of town. He had visions of having a few animals, a small tractor and lots of space. As a person with experience buying homes he felt that he was […]

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3 Aug

Understanding How Bridge Financing Works.

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Posted by: Patti MacLennan

  Sometimes in life, things don’t always go as planned. This could not be truer than in the world of Real Estate. For instance, let’s say that you have just sold your home and purchased a new home. The thought was to use the proceeds of the sale of your house as the down payment […]

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