A part of the journeyBy Scott WestlakeJanuary 8, 20210 comments#mortgageadvise #mortgagebroker #partofthejourney #twt #scottwestlake #dlc At The Westlake Team, Dominion Lending Centres - we want to be your trusted advisor through every stage of your home-buying journey. Learn how our team can shop the market, so that you obtain the best mortgage financing options available to you. Pre-Approval, Purchase, Refinance ...Read more...
Why Chose A Mortgage Broker To Work With In 2021!By Scott WestlakeJanuary 7, 20210 comments#mortgageproscanada #whyworkwithamortgagebroker #mortgageadvise #mortgagebroker #twt #scottwestlake #dlc Why Choose a Broker? For many Canadians, the purchase of a home is likely the biggest financial investment decision they will make in their lifetime. To help realize the dream of homeownership, you'll want to work with a professional mortgage broker who will offer sound, professional ...Read more...
Planning For A Mortgage In 2021 - Everything You Need To Know & More!!!By Scott WestlakeDecember 18, 20200 comments#planningforamortgage #mortgageprep #mortgagebroker #mortgageadvise #FTHB #firstimebuyer #scottwestlake #dlc Planning for a mortgage. What you need to know and how Scott & his team can help! scott@thewestlaketeam.com 416-436-1135 Understanding your Credit Score One of the important factors in home ownership is understanding things like your credit score. ...Read more...
Ultimate Checklist for Selling Your Home.By Scott WestlakeDecember 15, 20200 comments#sellingyourhome #mortgageadvise #mortgagebroker #dlc #twt #scottwestlake Ultimate Checklist for Selling Your Home. Selling your home can be an extremely stressful experience. Between thinking about moving logistics and financials, it’s easy to miss the small details in between the process. With that in mind, we’ve built this checklist for selling ...Read more...
Getting Your Home Winter Ready.By Scott WestlakeNovember 25, 20200 comments#homeadvise #gettinghomewinterready #twt #dlc #scottwestlake #mortgaebroker #mortgageadvise Winter is coming… With the changing of the seasons, it can be a good time to take stock of your home and ensure you are ready for the winter and it’s colder weather. To help you feel more comfortable, save on bills and prevent future repair costs, there are some simple ...Read more...
Mortgage Rate Holds ExplainedBy Scott WestlakeNovember 6, 20200 comments#mortgageratehold #ratehold #mortgageadvise #scottwestlake #twt #dlc Rate Holds Explained. If you shopping for a home, or have worked with a mortgage professional in the past, you’ve most likely heard of rate holds before. If not, it is something that every potential homeowner should be aware of. This is especially true for the application process ...Read more...
Sagen 2020 HOMEOWNERSHIP & FINACNIAL FITNESS STUDYBy Scott WestlakeNovember 2, 20200 comments#sagen #genworth #canadiansurvey #mortgageadvise #mortgagesurvey #twt #scottwestlake Prior to COVID-19, Canadians and Canadian homeowners were showing their strongest financial fitness to date. Social isolation, job loss, remote work and other sacrifices resulted in a decline on Canadians’ financial fitness overall, but by less than it certainly would have been ...Read more...
Monthly Mortgage Newsletter October 2020By Scott WestlakeOctober 7, 20200 comments#monthlymortgagenewsletter #mortgageadvise #twt #thewestlaketeam #Mortgagebrokerageh Welcome to our monthly mortgage newsletter! On a monthly basis we try to update our clients and referral sources with market relevant information to help support whats happening in the world of mortgages & home ownership that might be relevant to you! This month we ...Read more...
PST on Default Mortgage InsuranceBy Scott WestlakeSeptember 24, 20200 comments#defaultinsurance #mortgagedefaultinsurance #firsttimebuyer #F #thewestlaketeam #twt #scottwestlake #mortgageadvise #realestate #oakvillemortgageadvise #burlingtonmortgageadvise #torontomortgageadvise Many buyers are not aware or prepared to pay the Sales Tax on the Mortgage Default Insurance Premium - this is when you’re putting less than 20% down payment on a purchase. This is also in addition to your down payment and other closing costs. Sales Tax in Ontario is 8% ...Read more...
The Importance of Choice When It Comes To Mortgage LendingBy Scott WestlakeAugust 27, 20200 comments#mortgageadvise #90lenders #bestrates #bestmortgageterms #scottwestlake #twt #dlc How long would it take for you to shop 90 stores to find the perfect couch? Now ask that same question about your mortgage. Did you know? Top Mortgage Brokers (like us) have access to over 90 lenders! This can be a real advantage to ensuring you, the client, receives ...Read more...
Welcome To The June 2020 Issue Of Our Mortgage NewsletterBy Scott WestlakeJune 3, 20200 comments#monthlymortgagenewsletter #mortgagenesletter #mortgageadvise #mortgagenews #twt #dlc #scottwestlake Summer is just around the corner and we have some great articles for you this month! We have compiled some helpful tips on what you need to know BEFORE you start house-hunting, as well as why getting pre-approved matters. Plus, We have included some fun tips on staying cool and saving ...Read more...
Monthly Mortgage Newsletter May 2020By Scott WestlakeMay 7, 20200 comments#monthlymortgagenewsletter #mortgageadvise #twt #thewestlaketeam #Mortgagebrokerageh First and foremost, we continue to hope everyone is safe, healthy and happy! With Spring at our doorstep, now is a great time to do some Spring cleaning in the form of tidying up your monthly budget! Renovations are another popular activity this time of year, so I have included ...Read more...
Monthly Mortgage Newsletter April 2020By Scott WestlakeApril 8, 20200 comments#twt #twtcapital #dlc #monthlymortgagenewsletter #mortgageadvise #realestatenews Hey Everyone! First and foremost we are hoping everyone is healthy and happy! Secondly, we have launched our April Monthly Mortgage Newsletter. This month we touch on: 1. To defer or not to defer your mortgage payment 2. Lock-in or stay variable ...Read more...
Virtual Mortgage AssessmentBy Scott WestlakeApril 3, 20200 comments#mortgageadvise #mortgagenews #whattodowithmortgage #mortgagerefinance #mortgagerenewal #privatelending #privatemortgage #purchase #twt #dlc #covid19 We are very proud of how quickly our industry has adapted to change. Our brokerage at Dominion Lending Centres put up one of the better websites with resources for homeowners savings questions pertaining to finances and the impact of COVID-19 https://dominionlending.ca/covid-19/ Our ...Read more...
COVID-19 Updates & What Homeowners Need To KnowBy Scott WestlakeMarch 30, 20200 comments#mortgageadvise #mortgagenews #whattodowithmortgage #twt #dlc #covid19 At The Westlake Team (TWT) & Dominion Lending Centres, we are deeply concerned about the Coronavirus – and we know you are too. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and front line workers that are dealing with this around the world. We recognize that many ...Read more...
What You Should Do With Your Mortgage In Todays MarketBy Scott WestlakeMarch 30, 20200 comments#mortgageadvise #mortgagenews #whattodowithmortgage #twt #dlc #covid19 In today's volatile market a common question from clients and referral sources alike is what their clients should be doing in todays market with their mortgage. We break down the different mortgages you may have and what industry professionals are recommenting. Existing ...Read more...