Are you currently looking to purchase your first home? Thinking about upgrading to a bigger house? Or are you simply looking for some advice on how to make the whole home purchasing process go a smoothly as possible? Take a look at our latest infographic where we’ve compiled all the information you need, from shopping for the perfect house to getting approved for the mortgage you need at the rates you want.
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Caitlin Wood is the Editor-in-Chief at Loans Canada and specializes in personal finance. She is a graduate of Dawson College and Concordia University and has been working in the personal finance industry for over eight years. Caitlin has covered various subjects such as debt, credit, and loans. Her work has been published on Zoocasa, GoDaddy, and deBanked. She believes that education and knowledge are the two most important factors in the creation of healthy financial habits. She also believes that openly discussing money and credit, and the responsibilities that come with them can lead to better decisions and a greater sense of financial security.
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*This post was created in collaboration with Mortgage Maestro. Homeowners with mortgage terms coming due soon could be faced with significantly higher...
