Shaun Zipursky

Senior Mortgage Planner

  • Finally.. A below prime option!

    Merix Financial has just announced a below prime variable, the lowest nationally-advertised variable rate product in over a year. Merix is now offering a 3 year variable rate at Prime – .25%. Now of course there are some conditions. The Conditions: Must close within 30 days. Purchase and refinance only. NO pre-approvals. Owner occupied single

  • Extended Amortization

    It seems that no matter who the client, what the clients financial situation, or how much money the client has to put down. Extended Amortization and it’s pros and cons are heavily discussed throughout the process in setting up a new mortgage in today’s market. Back in Aug I had the opportunity to speak about

  • Bank happy to “Talk” loonie down…

    Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney told federal MPs on  Tuesday that central-bank intervention in currency markets  — on its own — “seldom” works unless backed by other appropriate policy measures. Further, he added, the decision to intervene is “not to be taken lightly,” and should be executed only if the dollar’s movements would have