The Mortgage Crusher Blog

Everyone seems to be taking a 5 year fixed rate, should you as well?

by Graham Reimer | Jun 24, 2018 | Financing, Government, Interest Rates, Purchase, Refinancing, Renewal, Saving | 0 Comments

Everyone seems to be taking a 5 year fixed rate, should you as well? You are about to make an offer on a home and you now have to decide on the dreaded question, “what type of mortgage product should I take?” It is an important question and can be a bit complicated...

Why your Interest Rate should be #3 on your Priority List

by Graham Reimer | Dec 19, 2017 | Financing, Interest Rates, Purchase, Saving | 0 Comments

Why your Interest Rate should be #3 on your Priority List The advice I am about to give will seem very backwards coming from a mortgage broker. As much as it pains me to admit I am not the “be all end all” when it comes to the real estate purchase transaction, it is...

WE ARE MOVING!

by Graham Reimer | Sep 7, 2017 | Financing, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

WE ARE MOVING! I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is we are moving and the space is absolutely gorgeous. I am very excited to call this my new office. The bad new is summer is over and kids are back to school and the regular "grind" has begun. I...

CMP Young Guns award recipient! Thank you!

by Graham Reimer | Sep 4, 2017 | Awards, Financing, Interest Rates | 0 Comments

CMP Young Guns award recipient! Thank you! I made the list!!! Thank you!!! These are always the most awkward posts of the year for me, but I have to say thank you because I do not receive any awards without YOU! I have made it back on the list for the national CMP...

Should I get a car loan to build my credit???

by Graham Reimer | May 2, 2017 | Credit, Financing, Saving | 0 Comments

Should I get a car loan to build my credit??? Great question! It honestly is. I find the question "should I get a car loan?" is born out of legitimate questioning from a client wanting to make their credit score better and fast... Rather than, "how can I get a sweet...

THANK YOU!

by Graham Reimer | Apr 3, 2017 | Awards, Financing, Purchase | 0 Comments

THANK YOU! This past weekend was our Dominion Lending Centres awards night and annual meeting. Thank you friends, family and clients!!! 2016 was an amazing year for me and I couldn't have done it without all of you...seriously! This is typically my least favourite...

Get Your Credit Score Perfect! Here’s how…

by Graham Reimer | Mar 5, 2017 | Credit, Purchase, Saving | 0 Comments

Get Your Credit Score Perfect! Here's how... Credit score not so good? This article is perfect for you. Do you have perfect credit already? Well, this article is ALSO for you. Credit not started and need to build it up ASAP? This article is 100% for you! I have...

What does Mortgage Crusher mean? What are you “crushing”???

by Graham Reimer | Feb 27, 2017 | Financing, Interest Rates, Purchase, Saving | 0 Comments

What does Mortgage Crusher mean? What are you “crushing”? Great question! The original intention of “Mortgage Crusher” was for my team and I to promote paying down your mortgage to zero, and as fast as possible. In other words, crush your mortgage to zero. Obliterate...

Purchase a Home and Customize it!

by Graham Reimer | Jan 23, 2017 | Financing, Government, Purchase, Refinancing, Renovations | 0 Comments

Purchase a home and customize it! With house prices remaining flat or declining in most parts of the country (other than Vancouver, Toronto and their surrounding areas), I have seen an increase in “Purchase Plus Improvement” mortgages. This is where you purchase or...

Last minute Christmas shopping? Give a pre-approval!

by Graham Reimer | Dec 20, 2016 | Financing, Gift, Purchase | 0 Comments

Last minute Christmas shopping? Give a pre-approval! If you are STILL unsure of what to get your spouse for Christmas, and it's been on your "To-Do List" for months to get pre-approved. I am doing rush mortgage pre-approvals up until this Friday the 23rd, so you can...