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Low Credit is Spooky! Get Better Credit With The 5 Cs

Low Credit is Spooky! Get Better Credit With The 5 Cs

October 27, 2021 | Posted by: Rachel Moffat

Buying your first home is an incredible step in life, but it is not without its hurdles! One of which is demonstrating that you are creditworthy, which all comes down to your ability to manage credi ...

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Back to School: Credit Clean Up!

Back to School: Credit Clean Up!

September 17, 2020 | Posted by: Rachel Moffat

It’s time to go back to school… for your finances! The Fall is the perfect time for a credit clean-up so that you are ready for the holiday spending season  When it comes to clean ...

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Improving Your Credit Score Isn't As Hard As You Think

Improving Your Credit Score Isn't As Hard As You Think

October 11, 2019 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

  Improving Your Credit Score Isn’t As Hard As You Think   If you’re credit challenged but want to get into the housing market, it can be a tough road to haul. But improving ...

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Should I Use My Tax Refund to Pay Down Debt?

Should I Use My Tax Refund to Pay Down Debt?

February 12, 2019 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

  I am not sure what to do with my tax refund. Should I use it to pay down my debt?     While paying down debt or saving for a rainy day may seem less exciting than making an extr ...

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How Can I Pay Off My Mortgage Faster?

How Can I Pay Off My Mortgage Faster?

January 24, 2019 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

    I have been coasting along with my mortgage payments, and now I want to kick it into high gear. If I am looking to get a new mortgage or renew the one I have, what kind of research s ...

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Part 1: Getting a Mortgage After Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal

Part 1: Getting a Mortgage After Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal

November 13, 2018 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

  PART 1 How to Get a Mortgage After Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal   by Glen Kelleway and Heather Francis   First off, let’s define a few things here.   Bankruptc ...

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Part 2: Getting a Mortgage After Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal

Part 2: Getting a Mortgage After Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal

November 13, 2018 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

  PART 2 How to Get a Mortgage After Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal     How hard is it to obtain a mortgage after filing for bankruptcy?     If you’re one of ...

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Manulife One Mortgage

Manulife One Mortgage

June 16, 2016 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

Glen Kelleway is one of a select number of mortgage brokers who is able to offer Manulife One Mortgages. See how that works. https://youtu.be/NCINz9hZWL0 Then, give Glen a call at 604 476 0053 or 1 ...

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Boom or Bust – It Pays to Pay Attention to Your Debt

Boom or Bust – It Pays to Pay Attention to Your Debt

March 21, 2016 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

Have you seen this bumper sticker recently?   The bumper sticker may be an urban myth but that saying has been around the oil industry since the 1980s and now it’s back again.  Boo ...

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Don't Let Christmas Spending Knock-Out Your New Year

Don't Let Christmas Spending Knock-Out Your New Year

December 4, 2015 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

    Christmas is a fun time for spending, especially on gifts for loved ones.  However, if you indulge too much in using your credit cards, that can create problems later on. &n ...

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Is Your Credit History Good Enough?   You Might be Surprised!

Is Your Credit History Good Enough? You Might be Surprised!

June 29, 2015 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

No credit or light credit history can negatively affect your ability to borrow even if your credit history has never been bruised by past borrowing behaviour. No credit.  There are those who a ...

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Feathering Your Nest

Feathering Your Nest

April 20, 2015 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

  Feathering Your Nest Since your attention is drawn to your personal finances when filing your Year 2014 income tax,  why not use that same information to strategize for the remainder o ...

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2015 Federal Budget Bulletin

2015 Federal Budget Bulletin

April 15, 2015 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

Federal_Budget_2015_-_Angus_Woodworth.pdf ...

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Tame Your Debt Dragon

Tame Your Debt Dragon

January 20, 2015 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

It’s the start of a New Year...out with the old, in with the new...unless the “old” includes some lingering debt from 2014.Perhaps it’s time to seek some friendly guidance and ...

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How important is it to clear up errors on your Credit Bureau?

How important is it to clear up errors on your Credit Bureau?

April 17, 2014 | Posted by: Glen Kelleway

Here’s a real-life example.  For the sake of a $20 reporting error on his credit bureau, one of our clients was being blocked from qualifying for his “best deal” mortgage option ...

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