Mortgage Info
Regardless of how certain you are that you will get mortgage, it is always good idea to get pre-approved from the mortgage lender of your choice. This will officially address any questions about your eligibility, rate, terms and it will enable you to better negotiate for the property of your choice.
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YOUR CREDIT SCORE
Credit scoring model seeks to quantify how likely the consumers are to pay off their debt without being late. The more your credit file demonstrates that you pay your debt on time, the more desirable you become as a potential customer. The higher the client's score is, the less likely they are to default on their loan.
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As with any profession there is a great deal of terminology unique to real estate business and its day-to-day practice. Although not complete, the following glossary of real estate terms will help you with some of the more common terms with which you will be faced throughout this web site, and in the practice of real estate.
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what you should know
Major Closing Costs
A deposit is part of your down payment and due upon acceptance of your offer.
Fee for appraisal prepared by appraiser is usually required by the lender or insurer prior to closing.
Legal fee and disbursements are required for closing the purchase and mortgage(s).
Premium for high ratio mortgage insurance (if applicable) + tax which must be paid on closing.
Land survey or title insurance are required to close the deal. Ask your lawyer for details.
Fire & extended coverage insurance is required for the outstanding balance of mortgage.
Ontario land transfer tax is due on closing and reflected in the "Statement of Adjustment".
Other extra costs like: prepaid expenses and fees, moving expenses, utility hook-up, decorating, etc.