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82 Years Old with a 30 year Amortisation?

82 Years Old with a 30 year Amortisation?

Can an 82-year-old take out a new mortgage with a 30-year, or even a 35-year amortisation? Strictly speaking, YES. In fact, in 2009 my then 82-year-old client did just that in order to invest the capital. With the net profits between the 2.25% mortgage rate enjoyed...
A Cool Car, Or A Home Of Your Own?

A Cool Car, Or A Home Of Your Own?

Thinking of purchasing or leasing a new car? Some quick math for you. A $400.00 payment will reduce your total mortgage qualification by $100,000.00 Ouch. I will confess that I think about new cars for at least a moment or two daily, fast cars and I go back a few...
Turning your home into an investment property: Step One

Turning your home into an investment property: Step One

If you are retaining your residence as an investment property (rental) and moving on to your next home, there’s one very important first step. Before you do anything else, evaluate your current financing and look for opportunities to achieve the maximum leverage...
Does a 90% Monthly Rate of Return Interest You?

Does a 90% Monthly Rate of Return Interest You?

If you are considering an Open Mortgage or are currently carrying a significant balance on a secured line of credit this post will be of value to you. Interest only payments are great from a cash-flow perspective, but perhaps there is more to consider, read on. Short...