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Mortgages
All the information, articles and tools you need to make the right mortgage decisions
All articles – newest first
11 articles, newest first
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How to Finance an Apartment Upgrade
Financing, timing, a mortgage for the upgrade, selling the current apartment and buying a new one.
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Credit Data Report Guide
What the report contains, how it affects your mortgage and how to fix credit problems.
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Mortgage Checklist
All the documents and forms needed to take out a mortgage or refinance.
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The Complete Mortgage Guide
Stages, tracks and interest rates, a smart mix, approval in principle, appraisal and collateral.
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A Smart Mortgage: How Not to Fall into the Bank's Traps
Choosing tracks, interest rates and terms – a mix that saves money and suits you.
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Why Can a Low Payment Be Our Biggest Enemy?
The risks and hidden costs of a low monthly mortgage payment.
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How much mortgage to take? That is the question...
Financial considerations, calculations, cash flow and investments – how to set the right amount.
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To pay off (the mortgage) or not to pay off? That is the question
When is it worth paying off a mortgage and when is it better to keep it – abundance vs. survival.
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Early appraisal - when is it worth getting one?
What an appraisal is, why it matters and how to prepare before buying an apartment.
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How the Bank Sets the Mortgage Interest Rate
Funding costs, spreads and profitability – what affects the interest rate you'll get.
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A guide to getting a mortgage payoff statement
How to get a payoff statement from every bank – to check whether refinancing pays off.