Karen Boies

Mortgage Planner

  • How to Get Money for Renovations When you Purchase

    How to Get Money for Renovations When you Purchase

    How to Get Money for Renovations When you Purchase One of the most common questions I receive from borrowers is, “can I get extra money with my mortgage for renovations?” The short answer is “yes,” but there are some restrictions, and the program is called “Purchase Plus Improvements.” The bank will not just hand you

  • How prepayments save your after tax dollars

    How prepayments save your after tax dollars

    For most clients, paying off their mortgage early is priority numero uno.  Let’s face it, mortgages are big, long, expensive commitments so for most people, the sooner you can work down that principal, the happier you will be.  With that in mind, we’re going to approach mortgage prepayments from a slightly different perspective & put

  • Common Questions Answered By Rowan Smith

      Common Questions Answered by Rowan Smith: There is a lot of confusing misinformation spread by the media. With mortgage and financing rules changing constantly, it can be tough for a person to know the state of the financing market at any one point in time. It is critical that when shopping for a mortgage,