As much as we don’t want to believe it, the history of our cell phone bills does have something to do with our credit scores. A call phone account works differently than traditional credit cards and debit accounts. A cell phone account is an open account, where the...
Before you venture out to buy your dream home, you might want to first gain a thorough understanding of how a mortgage works. Not all aspiring homeowners in Canada have the extra money to pay up front the full purchase price of a property. And so, to be able to afford...
Principal and interest are the two primary components of a mortgage payment. Aside from any necessary fees involved, the principal and interest make up for all the money going out when paying back your mortgage. In its simplest definition, the principal is that...
The Stress Test rate benchmark has decreased as of recent years, from initially 5.34% to now 5.19% for the first time in 3 years. This 0.15% decrease is significant, as it can mean a lot of things about the Canadian realty industry. What Does This Mean? Well, this...
Even the most informed first-time home buyers usually aren’t aware of all the costs associated with purchasing a home. Some less-prominent costs are often overlooked, which can really add up in the end. Below are 4 costs to consider when purchasing a home. Know what...
At Leap Financial, getting approved for a loan with us is easy, and unlike traditional financial institutions where approval of mortgage loans is dependent on your income and credit rating, approval of mortgage loans at Leap Financial is dependent on the equity in your property and only your equity in your property. We can help get you approved for a home equity loan in no time!
