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Commercial Financing

Posted on August 28, 2019September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

The booming Canadian real estate market poses both opportunities and challenges for businesses all over the province of Ontario. If you are a company looking to acquire commercial financing in Toronto, Barrie, Kitchener, Ajax and other, the benefits and the costs of getting or developing properties must be weighed. Having an in-depth understanding of each […]

Top 5 Tips and Tricks for new home mortgages for Millennials

Posted on July 22, 2019September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

The trajectory of Millennial home purchases is significantly growing. Millennial home buying purchase power now boasts the largest share of new home loans by dollar value as per realtor.com® analysis of residential mortgage loan originations, larger than both Generation X and the baby boomers. With that being said, Millennials are making lower down payments and […]

How do you Finance the Construction of a New Home?

Posted on March 5, 2019September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Why try to buy your dream home when you can build it for yourself with the help of a Reputable Home Builder, Quality Architect, and Knowledgeable Mortgage Broker? Building your own home is possible with a residential construction mortgage, however there is much to understand before you jump in and get started. The Building Process […]

How to Budget for a New Home Purchase?

Posted on November 6, 2018September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

New Home Purchase: Hidden Costs of Budgeting Whether you are a Boomer, Millennial, Gen Z, Parent or Young Person settling down, buying a home is the single most expensive purchase you will make. This event stresses many young people and parents alike. When financing your first home purchase, you must make sure you understand the process […]

Mortgages and Financial Trends for Savvy Retirees

Posted on August 29, 2018September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

As retiring seniors approach a new stage in their lives, they are faced with a common question: How do I facilitate a financially comfortable retirement? In developing a financial plan, senior homeowners can leverage the equity in their home to help finance their retirement. Income is often reduced when on a pension and the equity […]

Creating Wealth in Real Estate and Investing for the Future

Posted on July 5, 2018September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

We have been experiencing low interest rates now for several years and it can be difficult to find safe and strong investments to place your money. One opportunity is real estate investment, which is within the reach of average Canadians. The current interest rate environment and increasing real estate prices present exciting opportunities for investment […]

Press Release: Four Army Cadet Corps Receive Prestigious Grant

Posted on July 2, 2018September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

For Immediate Release Four Army Cadet Corps Receive Prestigious Grant Ottawa, July 2, 2018 – The Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC) is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2018 Gerard Buckley Cadet Fund (GBCF). The GBCF was created to assist Cadet Corps with the creation and maintenance of optional activities not supported […]

Press Release: Local Family Donates $8,600 to the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Posted on July 2, 2018September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

For Immediate Release Local Family Donates $8,600 to the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Gift will help bring joy to local children through the YMCA’s Birthday Party Project Barrie, Ontario – June 6, 2018 – The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka celebrated an $8,600 donation from Gerard Buckley and Mary MacDonald in support of the “Birthday Party Project.” Supporting […]

How to Finance the Construction of a New Home?

Posted on April 23, 2018September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Why try to buy your dream home when you can build it yourself with the help of an Experienced Home Builder, Quality Architect, and Knowledgeable Mortgage Broker? Whether in Wasaga Beach, Collingwood or Thornbury, building your own home is possible with residential construction financing, however there is much to understand before you jump in and […]

How Does a Self-Employed Person Get a Mortgage?

Posted on February 28, 2018September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Obtaining a Mortgage for the Self-Employed Entrepreneurs and the self-employed are the backbone of the Canadian economy. For that reason, it is crucial that when obtaining a mortgage, self-employed people understand what their financing options are and what the process will look like. Self-employed individuals need to focus most of their time on their work […]