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Unlock Your Home’s Potential: What You Need to Know About MeritLine

October 11, 2025 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

If you’ve built up equity in your home and want a smarter, more flexible way to borrow — it might be time to look at the MeritLine. At Assured, we keep our eyes on every lender move, and t ...

Mortgage Renewal Guide | Assured Mortgages

September 26, 2025 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

Is Your Mortgage Coming Up for Renewal? Here's What You Need to Know When your mortgage term ends, you face a decision that could impact your finances for years to come—renewing your mortgage ...

5 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make — and How to Avoid Them

September 8, 2025 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

Buying your first home is exciting. It’s also one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. With so much information (and misinformation) out there, it’s easy to feel ...

Variable vs. Fixed: What’s Going On Right Now?

August 26, 2025 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

When you're choosing a mortgage, one of the biggest decisions is whether to go with a fixed rate or a variable rate. The truth? Both options can work- it depends on your comfort level, budget, and f ...

Home Selling Season is Around the Corner: Tips to Get Ready

July 4, 2023 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

Home selling season is rapidly approaching. In most cases, spring is the top time to sell a home. One reason spring is the top-selling season is that home buyers align their moving schedule with their ...

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

June 27, 2023 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

It's a dream to be able to pay off your mortgage early, but is there a downside? While it sounds like a great idea, there are some factors to consider before doing so. This article will ex ...

Real Estate 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

June 20, 2023 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

Buying a home is always a big decision, but when you're a first-time buyer it's even more important to get it right. Without home-buying experience to draw on, it's easy to make mistakes you could reg ...

10 Essential Tips for Taking Out Your First Mortgage

June 13, 2023 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

Taking out your first mortgage presents a major financial commitment, possibly the biggest one you'll ever make, so it's crucial that you get the best deal available. Getting a mortgage is often not a ...

Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You're Approved For?

June 6, 2023 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

Before you start shopping for a new home, you'll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for may not ...

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

May 30, 2023 | Posted by: Assured Mortgages

There are a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refi ...

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