MCAP Blog

For some homeowners, being tied to a mortgage for decades can feel like a financial burden, and you may be the type to want to speed up that timetable. If this sounds familiar, there is good news for you! There are strategies available to help you pay off your mortgage faster and become mortgage-free as soon as possible.

The journey to homeownership isn’t all that easy for many Canadians. Home prices are high throughout the country, requiring prospective buyers to accumulate large down payments in order to achieve their dreams of owning a home.

Michael Misener has been with MCAP on and off for the past 25+ years, breaking once to take a position as Chief Investment Officer with one of MCAP’s partners, MCAN Mortgage Corporation and then again to lead a small bank as President and CEO. Having grown up in development finance and enriched his expertise with executive experiences, Michael is considered a true subject matter expert and leader in construction financing.

International Women’s Day has been observed since 1911 – and for over 100 years since, millions of individuals have supported gender equity, celebrated progress and come together to acknowledge the work still to be done. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #InspireInclusion, which aims to inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion as well as inspire women themselves to be included. Because when women are inspired to be included, there is a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment.

When it comes to buying a home, there are many decisions to be made. Should you buy a fixer-upper or a move-in-ready home? Is it best to buy a condo in the city or a detached home in the suburbs – or something in between? How many bedrooms is best for life right now – and in the near future?