Gerard's Mortgage Insights Archives - Page 11 of 11

Video: What is a Mortgage Broker?

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

What is a Mortgage Broker? and How does a Mortgage Broker add value. When looking for a mortgage broker, you should look for someone who knows the area well, or even a current resident. You want an experienced professional who has experience investing in real estate and knows the ins and outs of the purchasing […]

Video: How to Save for a New Home?

Posted on January 15, 2018September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Mortgage Expert, Gerard Buckley with John Eaton on Talk of the Town on The Peak FM 95.1 Answers the question: How to Save for a New Home? Building a Budget for New Home Ownership How to save for a Home? This is a question many young couples and in this day and age many young […]

Will Interest Rates Go Up in 2018?

Posted on January 8, 2018September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

2018 New Year Economic Thoughts That is the ten-thousand-dollar question on everyone’s mind, will interest rates go up in 2018? And if so, by how much? And when? On Friday past, I had a unique opportunity to attend The Economic Club of Canada’s Annual Economic Outlook for 2018 where Canada’s top Chief Economists laid out […]

Mortgage Refinancing: Getting Financially Healthy for the New Year

Posted on December 4, 2017September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Mortgage Refinancing for your Future: Getting Financially Healthy for the New Year With the new year approaching, we often take stock of the past year and look forward to a fresh new year. For many people that involves some new year’s resolutions that often include: exercise more, eat less, quit smoking and for some of […]

Seminar: Complementary Seminars for People 55 and Over on Reverse Mortgages in November

Posted on November 10, 2017September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

During the Month of November Gerard Buckley will be conducting complementary seminars for qualified individuals and couples in Collingwood and surrounding area in Southern Georgian Bay. The seminars are currently scheduled for November 16 and 30. Please call our Office Manager at 705-532-1182 or 866-496-4028 to book the seminar most convenient for you.. Listen Here […]

Reverse Mortgage: Unlocking the Mystery

Posted on October 23, 2017September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

As retirees and seniors approach a new stage in their lives, they are faced with a common question: How do I facilitate a comfortable and financially independent retirement? In developing a financial plan (often including a reverse mortgage), senior homeowners can leverage the equity in their home to help finance their retirement and unlock their […]

Building a Budget for New Home Ownership

Posted on August 21, 2017September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

So, you’ve decided it is time to purchase a new home. Whether this is your first home, last home, or somewhere in between, there are many financial issues that must be considered. Budgeting at every stage in the home-buying process will ensure financial security and peace of mind. Planning a budget before searching for a […]

Private Capital Markets and Its Importance for the Canadian Economy (Part 2 and 3)

Posted on July 31, 2017September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

This is Part 2 and 3 of a 3 part post for part 1 refer to this blog post. Productivity When you review the Canadian Economy and how it is effected by Private Capital Markets your thought process is influenced by a number of conditions. To analyze whether Small and Medium Business in Canada are […]

Unlocking Real Estate Wealth for Retirees and Seniors: Reverse Mortgages vs. Home Equity Line of Credit

Posted on June 29, 2017September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Unlocking Real Estate Wealth for Retirees and Seniors: Reverse Mortgages versus Home Equity Line of Credit As retirees and seniors approach a new stage in their lives, they are faced with a common question: How do I facilitate a comfortable and financially independent retirement? In developing a financial plan, senior homeowners can leverage the equity […]

Private Capital Markets and Its Importance for the Canadian Economy

Posted on May 30, 2017September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

This is Part 1 of a 3 part post When noted Dragon’s Den star Arlene Dickenson reported in March, 2017 in Globe Investor that 80% of her personal portfolio is in private investments it is clear that she places a lot of importance on private markets as a driver of the Canadian economy. Arlene is […]