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Finding Foreclosure Guidance

Finding Foreclosure Guidance

Sandy recently called our office desperate for some guidance. She told us her husband passed away three years prior and she was left with 5 children to support. She moved back to northern Alberta to be closer to her immediate family but decided to keep her...

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Why Bankruptcy Does NOT Stop Foreclosures In Canada

Why Bankruptcy Does NOT Stop Foreclosures In Canada

When facing a foreclosure, some will advise proceeding with filing for bankruptcy. However, you need to know that simply filing for bankruptcy will not stop nor remedy a foreclosure in Canada. This is because personal bankruptcy in Canada does not involve nor include...

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Overcoming Deficiency Judgements

Overcoming Deficiency Judgements

One of the most worrisome aspects of a foreclosure is the risk of a hefty deficiency judgment being handed down after a home has been already foreclosed on. What this means is that if the lender is successful in foreclosing on the property, and the value that they...

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What does it mean if your mortgage is CMHC Insured?

What does it mean if your mortgage is CMHC Insured?

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a quasi-government organization that is responsible for insuring a large portion of high-ratio mortgage loans outstanding in Canada (around $500 billion worth). There are also two other private mortgage insurers in...

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How Does a Foreclosure Affect Your Credit Score?

How Does a Foreclosure Affect Your Credit Score?

In a foreclosure, not only can you lose your home, but your credit rating can also be affected. The extent to which your beacon score will drop includes a number of variables. These variables include who the lender is, how much you have owing, whether your mortgage is...

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Utilizing a Formal Payment Proposal to Stop a Foreclosure

Utilizing a Formal Payment Proposal to Stop a Foreclosure

We have another success story to share with you! We were able to help one of our clients avoid foreclosure by drafting a formal payments proposal which was then submitted to the bank’s lawyer for approval. The bank initially declined the offer but the court...

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Davis, Greater Edmonton Area

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