3 Advantages of a Pre-Approval.By Scott WestlakeJuly 11, 20220 comments#preapproval #prequalification #buyingahome #purchasingrealestate While getting pre-qualified can give you a ballpark estimate on what you can afford, getting pre-approved is where the real magic happens. Mortgage pre-approval means that a lender has stated (in writing) that you do qualify for a mortgage and what amount, based on submitted ...Read more...
Find Your Perfect Home Type.By Scott WestlakeDecember 30, 20210 comments#homebuying #buyingahome #SW #TWT #DLC When it comes to finding your perfect home, there are so many more options for potential homeowners! From a single-family dwelling to a townhouse to a modular home, the choices are seemingly endless. But, before you start widening your search, let’s take a look at what makes ...Read more...
"The Mortgage Manual" Our House Magazine Digital Version Now AvailableBy Scott WestlakeApril 20, 20200 comments#ourhouse #mortgagemagazine #firstimehomebuyer #oakvillemortgagebrokerage #gtamortgage #lucuryfinance #buyingahome #myfirsthome #firstmortgage Due to COVID-19 we suspended this months delivery of Our House Magazine. However, that doesn't mean you still cannot get the content. This addition is a follow up to our popular edition entitled Mortgage Manual. This Magazine touches on everything a homebuyer needs to ...Read more...
The Road To Home Ownership - your complete manual to home financingBy Scott WestlakeOctober 1, 20190 comments#buyermanual #buyingahome #twt #dlc #firsttimebuyer #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #realestatenews We just finished our newest manual in digital format to share with our clients and referral sources. The manual includes everything you need to know about buying a home and what we consider from a financing perspective, "your complete manual to home financing." For a copy, just ...Read more...
20 Terms Homebuyers Need to KnowBy Scott WestlakeJuly 10, 20190 comments#keymortgageterms #mortgageterminology #buyingahome #firsttimehomebuyer #FTHB #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #DLC A great article on some key terms homebuyers should know. Article originally posted by Kelly, from DLC. Please see full article credit at bottom of article... "Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. It’s common for ...Read more...
Our House MagazineBy Scott WestlakeMarch 11, 20190 comments#ourhouse #mortgagemagazine #firstimehomebuyer #oakvillemortgagebrokerage #gtamortgage #lucuryfinance #buyingahome #myfirsthome #firstmortgage This past year our brokerage launched OUR HOUSE Magazine. The magazine is distributed quarterly with mortgage relevant information. For example, this last addition specifically focuses on First Time Buyers and provides a comprehensive guide on what you need to know when buying ...Read more...
How to pay off your Mortgage FASTER in CanadaBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 28, 20190 comments#mortgagetips #mortgaegeadvise #buyingahome #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #oakvillemortgagebroker #burlingtonmortgagebroker #torontomortgage As a brokerage that originates a lot of mortgage business, I feel we have a responsibility to not only help Canadians get into their homes but also help them become mortgage free faster. Below are my tips on how you can do this! 1. Choose an accelerated mortgage payment ...Read more...