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Three tips to pay that mortgage off and get the best mortgage rates

By February 26, 2018June 19th, 2023No Comments
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We are here to help you get the best mortgage rates. We also like to make sure our valuable clients get good information about paying down their mortgage. Getting to the finish line is one of the best feelings and we want to help homeowners get there early.

That said, here’s a few ideas about getting the best rates and paying the mortgage off early.

  • Getting a Toronto mortgage broker who can help you find a home mortgage that will allow you to make lump-sum payments is important. These generally go directly to the principal and not the interest. These professionals should also help you find some terms that allow you to increase your monthly payments without penalty.
  • Find out what the penalties are if you decide to break your mortgage early. In today’s economy, people lose their jobs and need to break the contracts they’ve made with lenders. On a variable rate mortgage, the penalty can be as much as three months interest. Understanding how this works is just as important as getting the best mortgage rates.
  • It’s also a good idea to look at the portability options you have. That means you should look to see if you can transfer a loan to a new house and add on another loan. It also pays off to find out if you have the ability to get an assumable mortgage. These allow you to transfer an existing mortgage to another buyer when you sell.

We are always here to answer any and all of your questions as your Toronto mortgage broker of choice. Finally, another way to pay down your mortgage and save in the long run is accelerating your payments. All of these tips work hand-in-hand with getting the best mortgage rates to start.