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October 2011
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Have you clicked "Like" on our Facebook Fan Page? It's a great way to get up-to-the-minute news about mortgages and the latest posts from our blog.

 

In the past month, I've seen news clips talking about: how we are now in a buyers market, how many people are holding off buying until the HST is no more, how housing prices in some areas of Vancouver are way down ... while other areas are way up. How Prime is going to get cut by a quarter percent next year to staying status quo until well into 2013.

 

No matter what the media and economists say; sellers are still selling and buyers are still buying! 


When existing or new customers phone us, they want advice and guidance.  We don't give out cookie cutter advice because everyone's circumstances and financial picture is different.  The advice we give is based on where you are and where you want to be.  


For example, we may receive back-to-back calls from first time buyers. The advice we give out is based on your income, the amount of down payment you have and your investment profile (aggressive to cautious). We may advise a variable mortgage for one buyer and a fixed mortgage with aggressive pay down clauses for another buyer.


We stay away from cookie cutter advice because we want the BEST for you.  Give us a call if you are considering buying in the next few months. We will help you figure out what you can afford and the type of mortgage that would be best for you. We can also lock-in rates for you so that when you are ready to buy, you get the best deal possible.


If you already have a mortgage ... take a look at this month's article.  Giving up one Starbucks Mocha 

Frappuccino a week can pay off BIG TIME! 

   

Sincerely,
 
Justin Blacklock

 

PS.  If you know of someone who is in the market for a new home or are up for renewal,  we sure would appreciate the referral!  There is no doubt that we will give them our best!

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Notes From Mike 

 

Is Justin's cell phone dead yet?


Justin doesn't just talk frugal ... he IS frugal.   His cell phone is an example.  It is over four years old and it is dying and he is still hanging in there.


I've been urging him to get a smart phone for years ... maybe now is the time.  Why don't you ask him if he has a new phone yet, the next time you chat with him?

  

Justins Phone

   

How Old Would I Be?
  

In the blog, we've had several articles about credit card debt.  Thought you might have a laugh at my latest credit card statement.  I always pay down my credit cards every month ... but if I decided to pay the minimum, it could be a LONG time till I got out of debt. 

 

Mike's Invoice

 

A hundred and eighty-three years . . . you've got to be kidding me!

 

 

Burn Your Mortgage - what 5 dollars a month can do.  

 

On the Averbach Mortgages Blog we have been running a few articles on how to burn your mortgage, how to save for a down payment and how to stay out of consumer credit card debt.
 
From all the research we have done, it is curious to note that many of us are unaware of the significant differences small amounts of money can make. Almost anyone can save $5.00 a week. On a $300,000 mortgage at 3%. That $5.00 can save you thousands of dollars, and shave a half year off your mortgage.
  
Saving $5.00 a week:
  • One Starbucks specialty coffee
  • One Big Mac with fries (the added benefit is adding years to your life)
  • One magazine
  • Make your own pizza instead of ordering delivery ($10)
  • Make a meal at home instead of going out ($20 - $50)
  • Use some of those grocery coupons instead of throwing them away
  • Choose a lower price data plan for your cell phone.
  • Put all your change in a jar at the end of each day.  It will surprise you how much you've painlessly saved at the end of the month.
 
I'm sure you have the idea by now and can come up with hundreds of other $5.00 per week savings tactics.
 
Here are two examples of how $5.00 a week can save you $3000+ over the life of your mortgage.
 
Prepaying $5.00 a week - on a monthly mortgage payment plan.
Mtg Payoff 1

 

 

Prepaying $5.00 a week - on a bi-weekly payment plan.
mtg paydown 2
What happens if you double your prepayments to $10 a week?

Prepaying $10.00 a week - on a monthly mortgage payment plan.
mtg-payoff- 3

 Prepaying $10.00 a week - on a bi-weekly payment plan.
mtg-payoff-4

As you can see $5 or $10 a week can make a nice difference in paying off your mortgage faster and  saving a significant amount of money on interest payments.
If you are interested in seeing what $15, $20 or even $25 can do, use our handy Pay Off Calculator. 
 

 

 

Give us a call if you have any questions about paying down your current mortgage faster!
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We save you time. We save you money. We get you the you the best mortgage terms at the best interest rates possible.

If you are:

  • purchasing your first home
  • refinancing
  • renewing an existing mortgage
  • investing in real estate
  • consolidating your debts
  • experiencing current or past credit issues

We have the solutions that work for you. 

 

Justin Blacklock and Mike Averbach
Averbach Mortgages