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How to Unlock Equity for Renovations for Your Calgary Home
Understanding Home Equity Home equity is the difference between your property’s current market value and the balance remaining on your mortgage. Using home equity to renovate your Calgary home. As you pay down your mortgage or as your Calgary home appreciates, your equity grows. This equity can be used to fund renovations, debt consolidation, or other major expenses. Why Use Equity for Renovations? Renovations can increase the long-term value of your Calgary property. Accessi

Tina Kha
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Is Now the Right Time to Refinance Your Mortgage in Alberta?
"Thinking about refinancing your mortgage in Alberta? Learn how refinancing can lower your payments, access home equity, and secure better rates with expert guidance from Tina Kha.

Tina Kha
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Understanding Mortgage Broker Fees in Canada
Reviewing mortgage documents with an Edmonton advisor. As a mortgage broker in Canada, I often receive a common question: "How do mortgage brokers get paid?" Like all professions, mortgage brokers need to earn a living. Fortunately, in most cases, you won’t have to pay any fees to work with a mortgage broker. How Does the Process Work? Let’s break down how the process typically unfolds: You either reach out to me or are referred because you need a mortgage. We connect, and I

Tina Kha
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Understanding the Role of the Bank of Canada (BoC)
To put it simply, the Bank of Canada (BoC) creates and lends money to banks at what’s called the Overnight Lending Rate (or Key Interest Rate ). This is the rate banks pay to borrow money. One of the BoC’s primary responsibilities is managing inflation in Canada. It does this by adjusting the Overnight Lending Rate: If inflation is too high , the BoC raises rates to make borrowing more expensive. This slows down spending and curbs inflation. If inflation is too low , the Bo

Tina Kha
May 15, 20254 min read


Understanding How Your Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Outcomes
Your credit score is vital in determining your mortgage eligibility and rates. It significantly influences the overall approval process. Borrowers with good or excellent credit scores typically enjoy lower interest rates, improved terms, and a smoother application experience. However, even if your credit isn't perfect, securing a mortgage is still possible. Let's explore how credit scores impact mortgage rates, and the options available for various credit situations. The Infl

Tina Kha
Apr 9, 20253 min read
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