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  • Your Home Moving Guide to In and Around Calgary

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Mar 10, 2025 | Tagged Calgary , Calgary Attractions , Moving Guide , Rock Solid Mortgages

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    Moving to a new city or even just within Calgary can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience.

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  • Strategies for Success: Insights from My Feature in Canadian Mortgage Professional

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Mar 04, 2025 | Tagged Broker Success , Canadian Mortgage Professional , Market Strategies , Mortgage Industry

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    I am excited to share my recent feature in the Canadian Mortgage Professional magazine where I delved into how new mortgage brokers can successfully navigate and build a flourishing career in the ever-evolving mortgage landscape. With challenges stemming from rising interest rates and economic uncertainties, I highlighted essential strategies and insights for newcomers to thrive in this dynamic industry. In the article, titled "How new mortgage brokers can succeed from the get-go," I discussed the profound transformations the mortgage market has undergone in recent years, particularly the shift from rock-bottom interest rates during the pandemic to the current affordability crisis faced…

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  • How new mortgage brokers can succeed from the get-go: Broker on the steps to establishing a flourishing career in the industry

    By External Author | Mar 04, 2025

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    Recent years have seen an eventful mortgage market for brokers and agents to come to grips with, with rock-bottom interest rates during the COVID-19 pandemic giving way to rapidly rising borrowing costs and an affordability crisis for many homeowners and hopeful buyers.

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  • Lender’s Choice Award

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Dec 13, 2022 | Tagged Commercial Mortgages , First Time Home Buyers Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Mortgage Broker

    Lender’s Choice Award

    We had our Christmas Party out in Canmore this weekend and I was surprised and delighted when my name was called last night as the recipient of the Lender’s Choice Award for 2022. Our lender partners are polled every year to choose a broker who exemplifies efficiency, professionalism, and operational prowess.

    Thank you to my brokerage Quantus Mortgage Solutions, our fearless leaders Todd Fralic and Paul Bojakli, and of course my underwriter Lys Blouin as well as all of our lender partners for putting together a great Christmas party and for the award!

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  • Renting vs Buying a House: How to Decide What to do

    By External Author | Oct 06, 2021 | Tagged Commercial Mortgages , Construction Mortgage , First Time Home Buyers Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Mortgage Broker , Mortgage Financing Experts , Mortgage Pre Approvals , Mortgage Professional , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewals , Private Mortgages , Second Mortgages , Self Employed Mortgages

    Renting vs Buying a House How to Decide What to do

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    Should you rent or buy a house? This question is not an easy one to answer. There are several factors you need to consider before making this important decision. The major factors include one's personal finances, long-term plans, the state of the housing market, the decision-making process, and credit score.

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  • Moving to Self-Employment: A Few Tips to Manage Your Finances

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Jan 11, 2021 | Tagged Commercial Mortgages , Construction Mortgage , First Time Home Buyers Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Mortgage Broker , Mortgage Financing Experts , Mortgage Pre Approvals , Mortgage Professional , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewals , Private Mortgages , Second Mortgages , Self Employed Mortgages

    Moving to Self-Employment - A Few Tips to Manage Your Finances

    We know a lot about two things; mortgages and being self-employed. The mortgage thing is obvious, but being self-employed? Well, not only do we help a lot of clients who are business-for-self, but all of our brokers are self-employed as well. 

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  • Our Commandments: 10 Things NOT to do After You’re Pre-approved

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Jan 11, 2021 | Tagged Commercial Mortgages , Construction Mortgage , First Time Home Buyers Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Mortgage Broker , Mortgage Financing Experts , Mortgage Pre Approvals , Mortgage Professional , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewals , Private Mortgages , Second Mortgages , Self Employed Mortgages

    Our Commandments - 10 Things Not to Do After You're Pre-Approved

    Congratulations, you’ve been pre-approved for a mortgage! Now comes one of the best times of the home-buying process: shopping.

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  • 7 Moving Tips To Make The Move Easier

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Dec 21, 2020 | Tagged Commercial Mortgages , Construction Mortgage , First Time Home Buyers Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Mortgage Broker , Mortgage Financing Experts , Mortgage Pre Approvals , Mortgage Professional , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewals , Private Mortgages , Second Mortgages , Self Employed Mortgages

    7 Moving Tips to Make the Move Easier

    Let's face it. Moving sucks. 

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  • Questions For Your Realtor You Need To Ask

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Dec 21, 2020 | Tagged Commercial Mortgages , Construction Mortgage , First Time Home Buyers Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Mortgage Broker , Mortgage Financing Experts , Mortgage Pre Approvals , Mortgage Professional , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewals , Private Mortgages , Second Mortgages , Self Employed Mortgages

    Questions for Your Realtor You Need to Ask

    Whether you’re buying your first or fifth home, or selling your current home, it's a stressful time.

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  • Five Things To Know About Mortgage Pre-Approvals

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Dec 21, 2020 | Tagged Commercial Mortgages , Construction Mortgage , First Time Home Buyers Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Mortgage Broker , Mortgage Financing Experts , Mortgage Pre Approvals , Mortgage Professional , Mortgage Refinancing , Mortgage Renewals , Private Mortgages , Second Mortgages , Self Employed Mortgages

    Five Things to Know About Mortgage Pre-Approvals

    Think you’re ready to buy a new home? Before you start scouring the web for your new home, the first step in your home buying process should be getting pre-approved for a mortgage. But what the heck does this mean?

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  • CAR FINANCING

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Mar 09, 2020

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    THAT’S A NICE CAR! CAN YOU LIVE IN IT?

    Canada is a massive country with specks of dense, populated areas. Because of this, getting around can only really be done two ways; air travel and cars. With prices of cross-country plane tickets more than a monthly mortgage payment, car travel is the number one means of transportation.

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  • CELL PHONE BILLS

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Mar 06, 2020

    Cell Phone Bills - Mortgage Services by Calgary Mortgage Broker

    UNPAID CELL PHONE BILLS ARE COSTING YOU MORE THAN INTEREST

    It’s hard to believe that smartphones have only been around just over a decade. Can you imagine life without them? How would we find the nearest Tim Horton’s or figure out if Home Depot was still open before these things came along?

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  • I HEAR RATES ARE DROPPING, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR ME?

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Mar 04, 2020

    I Hear Rates Are Dropping, What Does That Mean for Me

    As mortgage brokers, this the most common question we’re asked; what are rates are doing? That conversation can go several ways depending on how we think it affects you. But today, the rate drop is making buying a home and renewing a mortgage more affordable.

    BANK OF CANADA RATE

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  • THE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER INCENTIVE PLAN

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Oct 07, 2019

    The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Plan

    If you had the chance to make a bigger down payment on a house, would you take it?

    That is the question we are going to answer today as the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Plan (FTHBI) started taking program applications recently.

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  • HOW TO FIND THE DOWN PAYMENT FOR YOUR FIRST HOME

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Sep 24, 2019

    How to Find the Down Payment for Your First Home

    In our previous post on the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Plan (FTHBI), we looked at how the program could help first-time homebuyers with their monthly mortgage payments by increasing the amount for a down payment. It sounds promising but you still need to have the money available for your portion of the down payment.

    DO I ACTUALLY NEED A DOWN PAYMENT?

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  • TITLE INSURANCE

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Jul 23, 2019

    Title Insurance - Mortgage Services by Calgary Mortgage Broker

    THE MOST IMPORTANT INSURANCE YOU DIDN’T THINK OF.

    The only thing between you and your perfect home is signing the paperwork. Before you do, one box on your checklist should be a conversation about title insurance. Title insurance can protect you against any disputes over who has rights to the property.
    Think you’re ok with your regular property insurance? Let’s discuss how home title insurance and property insurance are different.

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  • WHY THE *#%$ ARE MY INSURANCE RATES GOING UP?

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Jun 25, 2019

    Why are My Insurance Rates Going Up

    There is nothing more frustrating than getting your insurance renewal notice and seeing the price go up, regardless if you made a claim or not. Some factors are in your control and, unfortunately, some are not. Economical has released this great summary.

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  • BUYING A VACATION PROPERTY? THINK ABOUT THESE COSTS FIRST.

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Jun 18, 2019

    Buying a Vacation Property - Think About These Costs First

    As temperatures rise across the country (summer is coming, right?), we’re dreaming of getting out of the city. A weekend away at the lake or a month-long retreat in the mountains, we all need a break from life’s hustle and bustle. Sure, staying in a hotel is nice, but sometimes you want a place you can call your home away from home.

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  • DID YOU KNOW ABOUT PURCHASE PLUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS?

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | May 15, 2019 | Tagged Commercial Mortgages , Construction Mortgage , Home Purchase Mortgage , Mortgage Broker , Mortgage Financing Experts , Mortgage Refinancing , Private Mortgages , Second Mortgages , Self Employed Mortgages

    Did You Know About Purchase Plus Improvement Programs

    Have you ever walked around your home saying, “I wish I had known about that before I bought my house.” But, being a first-time home buyer it’s like being on a freeway during rush hour and the signs are in a foreign language—you’re just trying to keep pace and take the correct exits.

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  • DO YOU KNOW YOUR CREDIT SCORE?

    By Rock Solid Mortgages | Mar 19, 2019

    Do You Know Your Credit Score

    Have you been struggling to land your dream job? Maybe it’s not your qualifications that are keeping you back but your credit. Yes, we said credit. Lenders are not the only people who can access your credit history. Employers, landlords, and even cell phone companies can review your credit history. Before sending in that next job application, stop, drop, and check the score. Your credit score that is.

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  • Strategies for Success: Insights from My Feature in Canadian Mortgage Professional
  • How new mortgage brokers can succeed from the get-go: Broker on the steps to establishing a flourishing career in the industry
  • Lender’s Choice Award
  • Renting vs Buying a House: How to Decide What to do
  • Moving to Self-Employment: A Few Tips to Manage Your Finances
  • Our Commandments: 10 Things NOT to do After You’re Pre-approved
  • 7 Moving Tips To Make The Move Easier
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  • Five Things To Know About Mortgage Pre-Approvals
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