Bank of Canada 2021 ScheduleBy Scott WestlakeNovember 30, 20200 comments#BoC #bankofcanada #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage Please see the schedule for the Bank of Canada announcements on Interest Rates & Business Outlook Survey for 2021Read more...
Get Pre Qualified for your next Mortgage in 60 secondsBy Scott WestlakeOctober 14, 20200 comments#mortgageapp #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake What do all these people in our video have in common, and thousands of other happy Canadians? They have all downloaded My Mortgage Toolbox to help pre-qualify them for their home and more important obtain their home using our Mortgage Brokers. Try downloading our Free Mortgage ...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 Westlake Team (TWT) & Dominion Lending Centres Recognize You May Be Looking For Mortgage Advise...By Scott WestlakeMarch 23, 20200 comments#dlccommercial #covid19 #mortgageadvise #mortgagehelp #mortgagerefinance #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage At The Westlake Team (TWT), part of Dominion Lending Centres, we are deeply concerned about the Coronavirus – and we know you are too. We recognize that many homeowners may be looking for guidance around mortgage financing and our mortgage brokers are here for you today, and ...Read more...
10 Great Reasons To Work With A RealtorBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 24, 20200 comments#workingwitharealtor #mortgagebroker #realestateagent #oakville #gtamortgage #twt #scottwestlake We want to give a shout out to all those amazing realtors out there! Those that work with us, those that are newer to working with us and those that haven't yet, but hopefully can in the near future! Our team empowers the realtor/mortgage broker relationship. In fact, ...Read more...
New Benchmark Rate for Qualifying For Insured MortgagesBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 19, 20200 comments#breakingnews #qualifyingrate #twt #scottwestlake #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage Our Chief Economist Dr. Sherry Cooper shares the recent news on the new qualifying interest rate... Although the net impact, immediately, may only be 30 basis points, this is a strong message that we require a more dynamic solution that can adjust to the market place ...Read more...
Why Should I use a Mortgage BrokerBy Scott WestlakeSeptember 26, 20190 comments#whyuseamortgagebroker #mortgagebroker #oakvillemortgage #gtamortgage #twt #dlc #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake Using a Mortgage Broker has multiple benefits. Mortgage Brokers has access to multiple lenders. For example, Meridian recently came out (September 2019) with a 5 year fixed mortgage for uninsurable mortgages at 2.49% and insurable mortgages at 2.39%. If ...Read more...
5 Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Should AvoidBy Scott WestlakeSeptember 25, 20190 comments#homebuyermistakes #preapproval #oakvillemortgagebroker #homebuying #gtamortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake A great article written by one of my peers from DLC on mistakes home buyers should try to avoid. (Credit and link at bottom of article). The biggest thing about buying a home is being prepared, asking questions and having a knowledgeable professional help address them. ...Read more...
Canada's First Time Home Buyer Incentive Program for First Time Home BuyersBy Scott WestlakeAugust 30, 20190 comments#fisttimebuyerincentive #nationalhousingstrategy #firsttimehomebuyerincentiveprogram #preapproval #mortgage #bestbrokeroakville #gtamortgage #twt #scottwestlake We have been inundated with questions on the New, First Time Home Buyer Incentive Program. Please see details below along for links to relevant information. As always our brokerage and team will be leading the way with new initiatives and helping make home ownership ...Read more...
Mortgage CalculatorBy Scott WestlakeAugust 15, 20190 comments#freemortgageapp #mortgagecalculator #gtamortgage #oakvillemortgagebroker #scottwestlake #twt #dlc #thewestlaketeam Why is everyone so excited?!? Easy - they have downloaded our free Mortgage App/ Mortgage Calculator and can be pre-qualified for a mortgage in less than 60 seances! Along with that, they can get our low rates, understand closing costs including land transfer tax and run mortgage ...Read more...
Monthly Mortgage Newsletter - August 2019By Scott WestlakeAugust 6, 20190 comments#oakvillemortgagebroker #mortgagebroker #realestate #monthlymortgagenewsletter #augustnewsletter #twt #thewestlaketeam #gtamortgage #scottwestlake Check out our Monthly Mortgage Newsletter for August! This month we touch on: -4 Costs to consider as a first-time homebuyer -Mortgage Default Insurance rates are not the problem -About DLC -About The Westlake Team -Homeowner Tips -Did you know... As always for more information ...Read more...
Oakville Mortgage BrokerBy Scott WestlakeJuly 24, 20190 comments#oakvillemortgagebroker #GTAmortgage #realestate #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake Q&A from Invidiata Magazine a year back. A lot of great things happened with our team when we moved our office to Oakville. We still service the GTA, Muskoka and Niagara but the transition to a local office in a terrific community like Oakville was the best ...Read more...
Qualifying Mortgage Rate Falls For First Time Since B-20 IntoBy Scott WestlakeJuly 21, 20190 comments#qualifyingrate #bankofcanada #mortgagerate #oakvillemortgagebroker #oakvillemortgagebrokerage #bestmortgagebroekr #gtamortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam QUALIFYING MORTGAGE RATE FALLS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE B-20 INTRO The interest rate used by the federally regulated banks in mortgage stress tests has declined for the first time since 2016, making it a bit easier to get a mortgage. This is particularly important for first-time homeowners ...Read more...
Updates on our free mortgage appBy Scott WestlakeJuly 15, 20190 comments#mortgageapp #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake Its our one year anniversary of unveiling, My Mortgage Toolbox, the free mortgage app our clients and referral sources can download and use for their home buying needs. Calculating closing costs, being able to be pre qualified in under 60 seconds or simply compare payments and search ...Read more...
How A Mortgage Pre Approval Works! (Video Explanation)By Scott WestlakeJuly 11, 20190 comments#preapproal #firsttimehomebuyer #FTHM #twt #thewestlaketeam #oakvillemortgage #gtamortgage A lot of people overlook the importance of a pre approval. Not everyone realizes a pre approval can lock in interest rates so that your ahead of the market if rates shift and may not be impacted. You also can get peace of mind knowing your pre qualified for a mortgage ...Read more...
How to Get the Best Mortgage!By Scott WestlakeJuly 4, 20190 comments#bestmortgage #mortgaegadvise #bestrate #constructionmortgage #selfemployedmortgage #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake Defining BEST Mortgage is difficult as we all have different unique needs and requirements. To a lot of clients the best mortgage involves the best rate, which we can help find and provide to our clients. To others, the best mortgage is one than can get them the approval ...Read more...