Business owners are important to our economy. Not only do they provide goods and services that make our lives easier, but they also create jobs and spur innovation. It’s frustrating therefore to see that up until now, many self-employed individuals have had difficulty getting mortgages. This is because when you are self-employed, your income can […]

Matrix Mortgage Global made the top 100 list of the most dynamic mortgage professionals from around the world. We’re proud to be part of a global discussion of leading mortgage professionals in various markets in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Twenty-eight Canadians have made it onto the Mortgage Global 100 list, the inaugural annual […]

After a consumer proposal, it can feel like your whole financial world is in an uproar. You may be wondering whether it is going to be possible for you to get a mortgage and finally move into a place of your own. If you are coming out of consumer proposal and you are wondering how […]

There are several mortgage products out there that you can use to help you fund a home renovation project. These include mortgage refinancing, home equity loans and second mortgages. When you are borrowing from the equity in your home, typically you can borrow no more than 80% (sometimes as much as 90%) of the equity […]

If you’ve been thinking that a second mortgage might be the right option for you so you can free up some cash flow or consolidate some debt then you likely have some questions about how to qualify for one. Similar to your primary mortgage, when you applied for it, there are certain financial requirements you’ll […]

We don’t mean to get ourselves into debt: a small emergency here, a couple things come up there and before you know it you find that you’re struggling to make the minimum payments every month. For years you’ve been paying your mortgage and now you own a big chunk of your home, so why not […]

Most people don’t think much about their mortgage renewal until they get a reminder in the mail from their financial institution that their renewal is coming up. But the truth is that mortgage renewal should be something that is always in the back of your mind because while most renewals get approved without too much […]

 When a couple separates, often one will move out while the other continues to live in the marital home. The one that moves out may feel that it is unfair for them to continue to pay a mortgage for a home they no longer live in, however if their name is on the mortgage, they […]

Having bad credit can make getting a mortgage more difficult – particularly with more traditional lenders such as banks and credit unions. One strategy to help you offset having bad credit is to save up a larger down payment. Having a larger down payment helps to offset the risk that a lender is taking by […]