$1 Billion in Mortgages Closed by Laura Sawatzky

News $1 Billion in Mortgages Closed by Laura Sawatzky First Avenue Financial would like to congratulate Laura Sawatzky, a top mortgage broker with TMG -The Mortgage Group, who recently achieved a remarkable milestone –$1 billion in mortgages closed (2022 Founders...

Ringing in the New Year: here’s what we’ll be watching in 2023

News Ringing in the New Year: here’s what we’ll be watching in 2023 With 2022 now in our rear-view mirror, it’s time to look ahead at what the coming year may have in store. We think it’s fair to say 2022 is a year many of us won’t soon forget. It was a...

What you need to know about “trigger rates”?

News What you need to know about “trigger rates”? There has been a great deal of talk in the media lately about variable–rate mortgage borrowers hitting their so–called “trigger rate.” Below, we are going to explain what that trigger rate is, the preemptive steps if...

The importance of choosing the right mortgage features

News The importance of choosing the right mortgage features A common mistake some mortgage shoppers make is focusing entirely on getting the lowest rate. Don’t get us wrong, a low rate is important, of course, and that’s our goal too. But there are also other...

Things to consider when buying a rental property

News Things to consider when buying a rental property With interest rates on the rise and given the current economic climate, not everyone is rushing to invest in a rental property just yet. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t great investment opportunities in this...

How to Reduce Payment Shock at Renewal Time

News How to Reduce Payment Shock at Renewal Time By now, “trigger points” should be in the vocabulary of nearly every variable rate mortgage holder. There’s been a great deal of coverage lately about trigger points due to the rise in interest rates so far this year....