Recent Transaction - Net Worth Mortgage Explained $2mil MortgageBy Scott WestlakeJune 7, 20190 comments#networthmortgage #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage #scottwestlake #twt #thewestlaketeam We recently funded one of the first mortgages under a new Net Worth Mortgage Program. BackStory: Our client had large investments in marketable securities. The client is business for self and had been taking a draw from and investment portfolio held within a corporate ...Read more...
Recent Transaction - June 2019 - Construction Loan $2.8milBy Scott WestlakeJune 5, 20191 comments#recenttransaction #constructionfianancing #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #mortgagebroker #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage Backstory: Land Accusation completed by purchaser in 2018, The client went through the process of deciding on builder, budget and applying for permit. -Cash buyer. No credit facility at closing. -Exit strategy is take out mortgage at completion through major institution, soft ...Read more...
Home Buyers PlanBy Scott WestlakeJune 5, 20190 comments#homebuyerplan #oakvillemortgagebroker #mortgagebroker #thewestlaketeam #twt The Home Buyers’ Plan is a Canada wide program that allows individuals to withdraw a certain amount from their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) for the purposes of qualifying for a home or if you are planning to help a related person who may have a disability. Currently, ...Read more...
June 2019 Mortgage NewsletterBy Scott WestlakeJune 4, 20190 comments#monthlymortgagenewsletter #bestmortgagebroker #mortgaeadivse #realestate #twt #thewestlaketeam Welcome to our June 2019 Mortgage Newsletter! This month we touch on: 1. 3 steps taking your from pre approval to getting the keys. 2. Is owning a home, truly your best bet? 3. Information about DLC 4. Homeowner Tips For full article, please ...Read more...
Planning For Retirement - We Have A Mortgage For ThatBy Scott WestlakeMay 23, 20190 comments#reversemortgage #retirement #mortgageplannig #wehaveamortgageforthat #thewestlaketeam #twt Wether you or a family member are planning for retirement or are already retired and looking for credit solutions, we have a mortgage for that. From traditional lending through banks and credit unions to reverse mortgages we can help access equity with or without income to support ...Read more...
Should you pay down your mortgage ASAP?1?By Scott WestlakeApril 13, 20190 comments#payingdownmortgage #mortgageadvise #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake I read a blog post from one of my peers on if it makes sense to pay your mortgage down ASAP (article below) and thought I would share my ten cents for my readers and clients. Depending upon your interest rate, other investments or opportunities you have available to ...Read more...
Source of Funds - Organizing your Down PaymentBy Scott WestlakeApril 5, 20190 comments#sourceofdownpayment #downpayment #mortgageadvise #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake A great explanation on what and why our lenders require when it comes to verifying sources of funds for a down payment. The good news is, working with a mortgage broker and more specifically a team like ours with infrastructure helps with this process, along with everything else! ...Read more...
April Monthly Mortgage NewsletterBy Scott WestlakeApril 4, 20190 comments#monthlymortgagenewsletter #mortgagetips #mortgagenews #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #DLC #oakvillemortgage #gtamortgagebroker This month we touch on the following topics: 1. How to Protect your Pre Approval 2. Moving up or down the Property Ladder 3. Homeowner Tip on Exterior Renovation To read our monthly mortgage newsletter, click the following link https://www2. ...Read more...
Federal Budget 2019 - Actions for HomebuyersBy Scott WestlakeMarch 22, 20190 comments#federalbudget2019 #millenials #firsttimehomebuyer #FTHB #TWT #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake There has been a mixed reviews on the recent Federal Announcement with regards to addressing affordability for home owners in Canada. Everything from excitement over the increased Maximum withdrawal from your RRSP to disappointment in the CMHC First Time Home Buyer Incentive. ...Read more...
First Home Buyer GuideBy Scott WestlakeMarch 16, 20190 comments#firsttimehomebuyer #firsttimehomebuyerguide #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake Genworth came out recently with a terrific digital version of their first time home buyer guide. The guide is 22 pages and one of the more comprehensive guides for first time home buyers. Its very comparable to our recent magazine that was distributed and focused on ...Read more...
Becoming a Mortgage AgentBy Scott WestlakeMarch 14, 20190 comments#newmortgageagent #mortgageagentcourse #jointwt #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #mortgagebroker #mortgageagent #mortgageagenttraiing Becoming a Mortgage Agent is not necessary hard. Its becoming a successful Mortgage Agent that is extremely hard. At The Westlake Team, we pride ourselves in helming with that success. With the proper infrastructure, mentorship and support, the results a new agent ...Read more...
A Guide to the CHIP Reverse Mortgage ProgramBy Scott WestlakeMarch 7, 20190 comments#reversemortgage #CHIP #CHIPreversemortgage #retirementmortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #mortgagebroker We just received the updated guide for CHIP Reverse Mortgages and are available for distribution. This guide covers the following topic: 1. A note from the President of CHIP 2. What is a Reverse Mortgage 3. The Benefits of CHIP Reverse Mortgage ...Read more...
Bank of Canada Reduces Prospects of Rate HikeBy Scott WestlakeMarch 6, 20190 comments#BoC #mortgagerateupdate #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #dlc #mortgagenews BANK OF CANADA REDUCES PROSPECTS OF A RATE HIKE In a very dovish statement, the Bank of Canada acknowledged this morning that the slowdown in the Canadian economy has been deeper and more broadly based than it had expected earlier this year. The Bank had forecast weak exports and ...Read more...
Oakville Young Professional or Entrepreneur of the Year (YPEG)By Scott WestlakeMarch 5, 20190 comments#oakvillebia #YPEG #awards #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #bestmortgagebroker #oakvillemortgagebrokerage #mortgage This past year I was nominated for the YPEG - Young Professional or Entrepreneur of the Year. I went through the vetting out process which included a detailed report on ones business, including: results, year over year growth, community involvement, mentorship, leadership, implementation ...Read more...
March Monthly Mortgage NewsletterBy Scott WestlakeMarch 5, 20190 comments#monthlymortgagenewsletter #mortgagetips #mortgagenews #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #DLC #oakvillemortgage #gtamortgagebroker This March we touch on a few different topics: 1. Going through a divorce, doesn't mean you have to split from your home -Understanding what a spousal buyout program is. 2. Insurance products for when you own a home. -Touching on Title Insurance, Mortgage Protection ...Read more...
Purchase Plus ImprovementsBy Scott WestlakeMarch 4, 20190 comments#purchaseplusimprovement #homerenovation #renovationmortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage #luxuryrealestate Have you ever walked through a home thats almost perfect. If you could only renovate one of the washrooms or them all. Update the Kitchen or make the Laundry Room more functional. These renovations often happen while living in the home but few people realize we can ...Read more...