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What You Need to Know About Purchasing a Property

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Deciphering Down Payments

This is the amount you have to put towards your house upfront. The minimum down ...

This is the amount you have to put towards your house upfront. The minimum down payment required will change with the value of the house. If you're buying under $500,000, you will need 5%. Then up until $999,999, you will need 5% of the first $500,000 + 10% of remaining balance. Over a million and you are looking at a minimum of 20%. We can help you calculate your down payment so when that special house lists, you're ready to offer with certainty.

Collect a Down Payment Creatively

There are many other creative ways to come up with a down payment aside from ...

There are many other creative ways to come up with a down payment aside from stashing savings under your mattress. The Home Buyers Plan is a government program that enables buyers to withdraw up to $35,000 from RRSPs for their down payment. Other options include; investments, money from the sale of real estate, equity borrowed against real estate, inheritance money, or generous gifts from family members (Thanks Mom!). To avoid a hassle, always verify with us that lenders will give a thumbs up to your down payment source.

Know Your Limit, Shop Within It

Before you start scrolling MLS, you’ll want to have an idea of what you can ...

Before you start scrolling MLS, you’ll want to have an idea of what you can afford to buy. Our affordability calculator allows you to plug in your details online and get a quick estimate of your purchasing budget. Some of the numbers you will need to provide are household income, down payment amount, and taxes. Our calculator considers current regulations and underwriting guidelines to ensure accuracy. While this calculator provides a good baseline to start browsing, it is NOT a pre-approval. Use our affordability calculator now, so you can start shopping with a plan!

Save Your Rate with a Pre-Approval

Take another step towards home ownership by getting pre-approved today. First we’ll determine how much ...

Take another step towards home ownership by getting pre-approved today. First we’ll determine how much you can afford, then we’ll shop around to find you a mortgage with the lowest rate (and terms that match your needs). The factors that lenders will use to decide whether you qualify for a mortgage are your income, debt, employment history, and credit history. Most lenders will allow us to hold your rate for 120 days, just enough time to find your perfect home and negotiate a price you love.

Mortgage Terms Trump Low Rates

Your best mortgage is so much more than a low rate. Lower rates often come ...

Your best mortgage is so much more than a low rate. Lower rates often come with stricter terms and more demanding qualification standards. Avoid painful surprises throughout your mortgage term by looking ahead before you lock in. Pay attention to whether the rates you are eyeing are fixed or variable rates. With a fixed rate - interest stays the same for the entire term. While a variable rate means the interest can change throughout the term. Once we have your application, we will negotiate with our trusted lenders to find a mortgage that's right for you. We promise to highlight these tiny details that make a big difference.

Be Aware of All Costs

Don’t let unexpected fees derail your plans. Be prepared to have cash on hand to ...

Don’t let unexpected fees derail your plans. Be prepared to have cash on hand to cover fees for a home inspection, appraisal, land transfer tax, legal fees, and disbursements. As part of your loan approval, banks will often want to see proof of 1.5% of your purchase price set aside for closing costs, separate from your down payment. With over 60 years of combined experience, our team has seen it all. When you share your purchasing plans with us, we will make sure you're aware of all the fees related to your particular property, if applicable (ie: land survey, water quality inspection, septic, etc.) We consider every detail, guaranteeing your mortgage journey to be hassle-free.

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“Very pleased with my experience with Spin Mortgage. Ryan was very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive. I would highly recommend this company.”

“We had the pleasure of working with Bonnie and Steve for purchasing our first home. We were more than thrilled with all the hard work they put in! They were always on the ball and so quick to reply to any emails and questions we had!”

“This was my first purchase for a condo and I was entirely new to how mortgage works. Steve made it a breeze on my application and approval from start to end. Prompt and helpful! And takes the extra mile for their clients! Cheers! And thank you again!”

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“Ryan went above and beyond to consistently provide detailed and tailored information that helped us make the right choices when buying our home, while also securing us a terrific rate.”

“Jeff at Spin was one of the easiest people to work with. This was our third mortgage. He found us the best rate and was the most pleasant to deal with. He went above and beyond for us and continues to help us work towards buying a secondary property.”

“Steve and Bonnie were amazing throughout the purchase of my new home. They were able to get very competitive rates and were very knowledgeable about the terms and details of each offer. I was very happy working with them and would not hesitate giving them a shout in the future.”

“Ryan was very prompt and attentive! He was easy to deal with and very positive and helpful with my questions. He walked me through the process and returned e-mails and telephone calls quickly.”

“We worked with Ryan to get our first ever mortgage and he was very helpful and informative. I asked many many questions and he answered all of them in a timely manner. Working with him was a great experience and made the whole process a lot less stressful. ”

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