Leave us a Review!By Scott WestlakeJune 25, 20190 comments#revews #mortgageteam #mortgagebrokerage #testimonials #oakville #GTAmortgage #muskoka #thewestlaketeam #twt #scottwestlake We recently starting asking for reviews. We started just a few months back after years of not having the right platform or making the process of asking a part of our routine. Now, years later we are asking and its humbling to see the amazing comments left by our clients ...Read more...
Recent Mortgage - Refinance $640,000By Scott WestlakeJune 24, 20190 comments#refinance #mortgage #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam Backstory: Originally, the clients came to us to get pre-approved for a mortgage to buy a new home. After months of searching, reviewing their existing financing and speaking with a solid realtor that really took the clients considerations into heart, decided they could ...Read more...
Recent Mortgage - Construction Financing Cottage Country - $2,475,000By Scott WestlakeJune 17, 20190 comments#constructionfinancing #cottagemortgage #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam #muskokabuild #muskoka We had the pleasure of supporting repeat clients of ours financing another cottage build in Cottage Country. We provided both land acquisition financing to purchase the property as well as the construction financing for the cottage build out. Backstory: Clients ...Read more...
Recent Transaction - $748,000 Residential MortgageBy Scott WestlakeJune 10, 20190 comments#oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage #thewestlaketeam #residentialpurchase #bestrates #mortgageteam Nothing overly complicated about this mortgage. Perhaps the way it was referred to us was flattering, but we highlight this mortgage, because our team can easily be categorized as a non-traditional or niche lending mortgage solution provider. When in fact, the most common mortgage ...Read more...
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...
Bank of Canada Maintains Overnight RateBy Scott WestlakeMay 30, 20190 comments#boc #bankofcanada #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage Bank of Canada Maintains Overnight Rate at 1-3/4% In a terse statement, the Bank of Canada maintained ...Read more...
Building a plan to move into your dream home!!By Scott WestlakeMay 25, 20190 comments#mortgageadvise #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage Some great advise from our partners at DLC in Quebec on building a plan to move into your dream home. There’s nothing quite like stepping into your dream home for the very first time. You have achieved your goal of homeownership! However, the journey from home seeker ...Read more...
Let us be a part of the Journey!By Scott WestlakeMay 24, 20190 comments#mortgageadvise #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage #preapproval #FTHB Buying a home can be exciting but also stressful. A good mortgage broker should help navigate the buying process from start to finish. Brokers work with multiple banks, credit unions, mono-line lenders and have access to creative lending programs. In an ever changing market ...Read more...
First Time Home Buyer Mortgage GTABy Scott WestlakeMay 21, 20190 comments#FTHB #firsttimehomebuyer #oakvillemortgage #gtamortgage Check out one of our new commercials as seen on TV. Regardless if your a First Time Home Buyer in Oakville, where our head office is located, or around the GTA we have a team that can help secure your next mortgage! Don't take our word for it, see some of the reviews ...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...
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...
Mortgage Document ChecklistBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 20, 20190 comments#mortgagedocumentchecklist #mortgaechecklist #twt #thewestlaketeam #twt #scottwestlake #oakvillemortgagebroker #mortgageoakville #gtamortgage #mortgageadvise #lucuryrealestate When applying for a mortgage or even better, when doing the pre-approval its crucial from an underwriting perspective to understand the buyers income. We have created multiple checklists to help clients understand whats required: Our checklist outlines what clients should ...Read more...
First Time Home Buyer Mortgage GTABy Scott WestlakeJanuary 29, 20190 comments#FTHB #firsttimehomebuyer #mortgageadvise #thewestlaketeam #TWT #scottwestlake #oakvillemortgage #gtamortgage #FTHBmortgage #Homebuyerplan Some great advise from our friends at DLC on what information First Time Home Buyers should be aware of when buying a home and more specifically applying for a mortgage. The steps broken down: 1. Find a Fantastic Mortgage Broker 2. Get Comfortable with the numbers ...Read more...
January 2019 Mortgage NewsletterBy Scott WestlakeJanuary 8, 20190 comments#mortgagenewsletter #oakvillemortgage #gtamortgage #torontomortgage #realestate #luxuryrealestate #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #preapprova #mortgageapp #oakville #toronto #muskoka This month we touch on how to stay cool in the housing market and making 2019 your turnaround year! Each month in 2019 we will be posting our newsletter at http://www.thewestlaketeam.com/. This newsletter is designed a simple fast read with a few tips for current and future ...Read more...