by Rylan Hahn | Aug 6, 2011 | Rylan's Rants
Plain and simple – The Count of Monte Cristo is the best fiction book I have read. Done deal. Several months ago I decided to start reading some of the “classics” so that I would be more interesting and cultured at the various high brown functions...
by Rylan Hahn | Jul 25, 2011 | Mortgage Advice, Tips & Tricks
Collateral mortgages in Canada – what is this “bank speak” and how is it different from a conventional mortgage? Good question! Why should I care? Great question! What is a Canadian Collateral mortgage? Collateral mortgages are a different type of...
by Rylan Hahn | Jul 22, 2011 | Rylan's Rants
In addition to being a mortgage broker in Calgary, as many of you know I am a big fan of Top Gear UK and Jeremy Clarkson. On the show they often compare the vehicles they test drive to other, unrelated subjects. I thought it would be fun to turn this around and take...
by Rylan Hahn | Jul 20, 2011 | Mortgage Advice, Rylan's Rants, Tips & Tricks
With your Canadian mortgage payout penalty that is charged for early repayment, there are some standards that are generally accepted by most lenders. However there is a dirty trick implemented by some of the big banks when calculating your interest rate differential...
by Rylan Hahn | Jul 19, 2011 | Mortgage Advice, Rylan's Rants, Tips & Tricks
The Manulife One line of credit is one of Canada’s best marketed ” all in one products”. Feel free to review my previous post here about the merits or lack there of when it comes to the Home Equity line of credit as a home financing strategy. I...