Karen Boies

Mortgage Planner

  • Suggestions on Blog Posts Anyone?

    Anyone have any suggestions for blog posts you’d like to see me do? Just ask in the comments section, or email me at smith.rowan@mortgagecentre.com and I’ll get something put up for you. Transcription of Video Blog: Hi everybody, it’s Rowan Smith from the Mortgage Centre. I wanted to do a blog today to ask for

  • Mortgages for the Self Employed – “Stated Income vs. Qualified Income”

    Self-employed and seeking a mortgage? If you are like many self-employed or commissioned individuals, you may be caught in a difficult situation; how can you reduce your income and, in turn, your tax bill, while still being able to qualify for a mortgage? To find a solution to this dilemma, you can make use of

  • Flexible Down Payment Options

    Many renters feel they cannot afford to purchase a home because they have not saved for a down payment.  There are solutions available today that can help first time buyers with their down payment. The minimum down payment is 5%. Many lenders allow for a gifted or borrowed down payment.  Some lenders offer a cash