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Dec2010
How To Make 2011 Your Best Year Yet – Vancouver

You like me, have probably heard of Robin Sharma. In fact, you may have read some of his books. If you haven’t, you should. Easy reading, short to the point chapters & GREAT advice! More importantly, earlier I shared his 60 TIPS FOR A STUNNINGLY GREAT LIFE I invite you to follow along as I [...]

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Sep2010
7 Steps to 720 Credit Score

This week I’ve got a special Interview with my friend Philip Tirone. Phil is an expert on helping people get to a 720 credit score. In fact, he wrote “7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score” Want to Learn How to Build Credit? Watch my TWO Part Video below (Had to break it into 2) [...]

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Apr2010
New Mortgage Rules Start Today

Today is day one of the government’s new mortgage rules. Here’s a quick video rundown on qualifying rate…. QUALIFICATION RATE The biggest rule change affects borrowers who put down less than 20% and want a variable or 1- to 4-year fixed term. Yesterday, you might have qualified for a high-ratio $250,000 variable-rate mortgage with a [...]

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Mar2010
CMHC Changes to Stated Income Programs in Canada

Borrowing Guidelines for Insured Stated Income Programs in Canada are about to change The borrowing guidelines for insured Stated Income Programs are about to undergo some major changes and these changes will be implemented effective April 9, 2010. The changes are being announced by CMHC (also known as Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation). CMHC’s changes, [...]

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Mar2010
The Secret to enhancing your Net Worth

Imagine if this was you? Don’t wait, call today and allow me to enhance your net worth “For Free” Why wouldn’t you? I welcome your comments below : ) Mark Fidgett | 604-273-2002 “Your Personal Mortgage Consultant….For Life!” PS – Please Don’t Keep Me a Secret A REFERRAL is when you INTRODUCE someone you care [...]

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Feb2010
Investing In Canada

There are really only two things to note if you wish to buy here as a foreigner: In Canada you must pay 25% of your rental income to Revenue Canada and when you sell you need to pay 25% of any capital gain. Whoa – “Ouch” you say. Not to worry – it is 25 [...]

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Feb2010
High Ratio Insurance explained by Vancouver Mortgage Broker Mark Fidgett

What most DON’T know about High Ratio Insurance Vancouver Mortgage Broker Mark Fidgett explains High Ratio Mortgages Banks and financial institutions are not allowed to lend against real estate mortgages unless the down payment is at least 20% of the value of the property.  In order to achieve a higher level of financing, lenders need [...]

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