Danny Papadopoulos's (homebasetoronto) Blog

Refinancing your mortgage is not an easy decision to make no matter how many people around you have done the same and things turned out fine. The decision is a personal one and best made when you’re fully informed of the things you need to know when refinancing your mortgage.What is Mortgage Refi...

Do you know that you can significantly improve your credit score by getting a second mortgage when you have bad credit? If used correctly, a second mortgage can be used to repair bad credit although the challenge lies in qualifying for one when your credit score is bad. If your application is str...

Buying your dream home or taking a loan is near impossible if you have bad credit. This is because one’s credit score is usually used by lending institutions as a way to determine how risky it would be to lend money to a specific individual.Unfortunately, the credit score does not really represen...

Second mortgages are becoming increasingly popular, but do you know why so? What makes second mortgages attractive for many Canadians and why it is worth a consideration for you? Find out about these and more below!Second Mortgages are Usually Used for Debt Consolidation and Home RenovationMost p...

Getting a loan or a mortgage from a bank these days is made even more challenging because of the new lending laws. The fact is, not every Canadian can qualify for a home loan because of factors such as individual credit score, local regulations, and the increase in the number of applications.Peop...

One of the fastest and most doable ways to build wealth is to build home equity. The value that you build in your home is one of your biggest assets that you can tap in times of need or when you need funding for a large project such as a home renovation.Building home equity is literally as easy a...

Most people think of their mortgage as just another bill to pay, not really seeing it as an investment. This mindset has got to change because far from a money pit, a properly handled mortgage is like building up a savings fund for a rainy day.A mortgage is an investment because the more you pay ...

Thinking about getting a second mortgage loan can be overwhelming, more so when you don’t know where to start in order to apply for a second mortgage. Perhaps you’re wondering whether you’ll qualify or not, maybe you’re not sure whether applying for a second mortgage would be a smart decision for...

Though getting a second mortgage is quite popular these days, rates can still vary by a lot depending on several factors including the lender you choose to transact with. Choosing the right lender is a big factor in managing how much you’ll end up paying for the interest of your second mortgage.W...

Home improvement projects to improve home equity brings in good returns, however, they come at a cost too. Luckily for homeowners, they can take out a line of credit, get a home equity loan, or try a refinance to fund such projects. If you’re wondering what financing option would be best for you,...