Mortgage Blog - Alberta Mortgage Broker Karri Flatla

Oct 21

Buyer Beware: how rate shopping your mortgage today could cost you big time, tomorrow

If you're being offered a super low rate (or 'matching rate'), read the fine print. Ask questions. Consider the quality of the answers you r

Aug 2

The Mortgage Discovery Call: If Your Bank or Broker Skips This Step, Just Run.

In a click-happy world, it's tempting rely on an Internet search for mortgage advice. And while you can certainly glean a ton of good...

Jun 27

If you can't qualify for the mortgage you need, then 'the best interest rate' doesn't matter.

Admit it: are you a little obsessed with interest rates? It's understandable if you are. Most Canadian borrowers can think of little else...

Jun 13

Millions of Mortgage Renewals are Sweeping into the Canadian Economy. Here's What Alberta Borrowers Need to Know

During the pandemic era real estate surge, Alberta homebuyers took advantage of historically low interest rates. Those...

May 30

Why Unconditional 'Cash' Offers are Risky Business for Alberta Homebuyers

This week the Real Estate Council of Alberta ( RECA ) issued a bulletin warning homebuyers about the risks of making condition-free...

May 23

Waiting for Interest Rates to Go Down Before You Buy a Home? Why That Math Doesn't Math

Trying to time interest rates is a fool's errand in this challenging real estate market.

Apr 26

Real Estate Possession Dates: Show Me the Money! (Just Not on Friday or Canada Day Please)

Spring Market Frenzy is upon us. Homebuyers are pounding the pavement and writing offers. Possession dates are often an afterthought.

Mar 21

5-Star Mortgage Service and the $0.99 Hamburger

Something has been on my mind lately and I think it could help you out there in the mortgage wilderness. But first let me start with a...