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Thursday

13

FEBRUARY

2014

First Time Homebuyer Tip - Mortgage prepayments can save you thousands!

Making prepayments on your mortgage could save you thousands of dollars over the years—as long as your mortgage lender allows them.

A mortgage prepayment is any amount you pay in addition to your regular payments. This can include increasing the amount of your regular mortgage payments or making a lump-sum payment to reduce or pay off your mortgage balance...

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Friday

17

JANUARY

2014

MORE Useful Apps for First Time Home Buyers!

“There’s an App for that!”  Whether you are struggling with debt, trying to get your finances in order or saving to purchase a home, there are many useful tools available to assist you. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite smartphone apps that will help you reach your financial goals...

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Wednesday

8

JANUARY

2014

First Time Homebuyers - Tips to Raise your Credit Score in 2014

When you're writing out your New Year's resolutions this year, why not add "improve my credit score" to your list?  By including a resolution to improve your personal financial literacy, you will not only be boosting your credit score, but will also be putting yourself in a much stronger financial position when it comes to getting better rates on future credit and helping you buy a home.  Follow these small steps below to get you started on your way...

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