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What is my credit rating?

There are a number of steps to getting mortgage financing. A particularly important step – and one many people don't give much thought to is the credit check. As a routine part of the application process the lender will order a copy of your credit history.

Your personal credit history is compiled by credit bureaus that collect information from various sources including banks, retailers, and other public records, creating a credit report. Information such as what credit and debit cards you have, the types of accounts you have at various financial institutions, information about personal loans, mortgages, student loans, etc., is all part of the report. The report shows the creditors' names, account numbers, the date accounts were started, the current balance, as well as a detailed payment history (for example, how many times you were over 30, 60, or 90 days late in paying bills). Generally, credit reports show information going back six to seven years.

Because the report contains information about you, you have a right to inspect a copy of it. Equifax, one of Canada's largest credit bureaus, will mail consumers a free copy of their personal credit file upon request. The request can be made by mail, fax, or online. Certain information must be supplied with the request. For more information, call Equifax at 1 800 465-7166, or visit the website: http://www.equifax.com/EFX_Canada/.
In this section, discover the steps that will prepare you to look for a home. I provide details on everything from questions to ask Me, to getting your finances organized.

The more prepared you are as you start looking for a new home, the easier and more enjoyable the process will be. Thanks to the wide variety of services offered by Royal LePage, I've got you covered every step of the way.
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Once you have decided to sell your property, the first thing is to list your property – establishing with Me the terms and conditions of the sale.

I will ask you to sign a Listing Agreement – an official document granting Me and My brokerage permission to represent you in the marketing and sale of your property.

I will help you sell your property faster and easier, getting your full value for your investment.
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House hunting begins at home... with planning. Before you grab the road maps and hit the streets, you need to know how expensive a house you can afford to buy.

Knowing your affordable
price range will bring your house hunting into focus.
Go To Mortgage Guide
Moving is definitely not easy, but this section offers tips to make the whole experience easier, less trying, and less expensive.

"Good Planning is the
Key to a Successful
Move."
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