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August 13/2018By
northwood
For most households in America, debt can be a major problem. This is especially true for people who have credit card debt on top of their mortgages, student loans, and car loans. The average household in the U.S. has more than fifteen thousand dollars in credit card debt. As of 2015, an average interest rate of more than 13% was paid on this debt. There are many credit cards that charge even higher interest rates for these high unpaid balances. Refinancing your mortgage is one way to help with managing debts, both of the secured and unsecured variety. When you refinance your property, you may be able to pay off your mortgage sooner. You may also be able to pay off outstanding credit card debt and make payments on any overdue bills. Refinancing to Lower Mortgage Rates Over the past few years, mortgage rates have been at historic lows. In…
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August 06/2018By
northwood
The small business market is a highly competitive sector of the economy. Securing a favourable financing arrangement is an important factor in starting the business, and in continually growing the business. One thing your business should aim for is qualifying for an interest rate on the lower end of the spectrum. As well, consider the duration of the financing arrangement and the frequency of payments. Another significant aspect is whether the arrangement allows for intermittent lump sum payments, which can lower the term length of the loan. Whichever financing arrangement you choose, these five points below will help guide you to a better understanding of how credit rating is vital for small business financing. Get funding to grow During the process of setting up your small business financing, ensure that the total amount covers not only the expenses needed to start the business, but also expenses you are projected to…
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July 17/2018By
northwood
Studies project that one out of every three millennials will never own a home. The projections indicate that this population segment of millennials will still be renting apartments or housing when they retire. Housing prices are soaring, which means that the sizes of a potential deposit are soaring as well, and the cost to rent a home or apartment is spiralling out of control. Millennials, the generation typically defined as the people born between the 1980s and the late 1990s, don’t have the economic means to enter the real estate market. Even more troubling, an alarming number of millennials have a poor credit score — or no credit rating at all. This can add yet another barrier to potential homeowners. Some millennials have poor credit scores even though they are consistently making monthly rent payments. An Explanation of Credit Ratings A credit rating, in its simplest definition, is a number…
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July 10/2018By
northwood
When it comes to your first mortgage in Toronto, there are many other costs and expenses that arise which are above your monthly mortgage payment. There are a number of one-time, hidden expenses referred to as “closing costs” that your mortgage experts should inform you of so you are fully prepared. Many potential home buyers are blindsided by a number of things that come their way when buying a home, but you don’t need to be one of them. To help you navigate the world of mortgages, here a few fundamental key points about the mortgage industry such as APR, rapidly fluctuating mortgage rates, refinancing, and low down-payment mortgage loans. It’s a lot to take in, and these seven mortgage facts might just give you the advantage you need when shopping for your perfect home, or looking to refinance your mortgage. Fact 1: APR is an acronym for “annual percentage…
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June 20/2018By
northwood
Predictions for the summer real estate market are ever-present during the summertime news cycle. It’s important to know which predictions to listen to, and which ones are just blather. It’s also important to understand how to interpret reports of trends received from reliable sources, including the implications for the housing market as a whole. The real estate industry and the economy have undergone dramatic shifts in recent years, so staying up-to-date on the market is particularly vital during times like these. If you want to have a competitive edge, you need to make sure you know what trends are happening. Is it a buyer’s market, or a seller’s market? Is the market saturated with condos, single-family homes, or other types of dwellings? Is there a dearth of properties available in certain regions? Understanding the constantly shifting market is difficult, because the key is to understand not just what a particular…
