Sharie Minions Mortgage Broker

Sharie Minions Mortgage Broker

Welcome

A mortgage broker in Port Alberni since 2010, Sharie Minions would be happy to help you through your mortgage process. With access to over 25 lenders, we are here to help you understand and evaluate you ether buying, refinancing, or simply renewing.
 
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Did You Know

  • Did you know mortgage brokers are a free service? It’s true, a lot of people think they have to pay me, but I’m paid a commission by whichever lender I arrange your mortgage with. 
     
  • Did you know we have access to over 25 ‘A’ lenders as well as ‘B’ and ‘Private’ lenders? This includes some of the major banks and credit unions, as well as many lenders that can only be accessed through mortgage brokers.
     
  • Did you know there’s a lot more to your mortgage than a rate? People typically look for the best rate in choosing their mortgage and that’s a great place to start. But there’s a lot more to the overall cost of your mortgage than just the rate, I’ll walk you through the process to give you a better understanding.

Listings

3 Bed 3 Bath Half Duplex in Westporte Place

Stunning renovated home in Echo area

3000ft² Updated Home with Great Yard

Extensively Renovated 4 Bedroom Home

Port Alberni

Port Alberni is a vibrant waterfront community at the Heart of Vancouver Island. Once thought to be nothing more than a ‘stinky mill town’ Port Alberni now enjoys a diverse economy, a massive network of trails, a mixed use waterfront perfect for kiteboarding, wind surfing, stand-up paddling, boating, fishing, and much more. Port Alberni is a community that embraces it’s industrial history, while valuing the active, livable, bustling community it’s evolved into.

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Will I need a down payment to buy a house?

Posted on Jan 15, 2018 in Mortgage Market Updates and News

This is a question I get asked all the time. Saving for a down payment is such a challenge; especially in markets like ours where rents have gotten incredibly high, it makes finding money to put aside each month even more difficult. So do you need a down payment to buy a home? The short answer is yes. No matter which lender you go with, whether you go through a bank or a mortgage broker, you will need to have a down payment of some sort. But let’s talk about amounts. The standard down payment that’s required is 5% if you’re planning to live in...

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Worried about a tax increase?

Posted on Jan 6, 2018 in Mortgage Market Updates and News

  Did your assessed value increase this year? If you've been sitting at home worrying about a property tax increase because your BC Assessment increased, this is the blog post you need to read.   There are two pieces of the puzzle when it comes to your property taxes being calculated. There’s your assessment, and the City’s tax rate. Typically when people’s assessments see large increases, they start to panic that their taxes are going to skyrocket. But that’s just not how property taxation works.    Municipalities...

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Contact

I'm looking forward to connecting. Due to being in and out of meetings both for council and business, email is typically the best way to get in touch with me. If you prefer to call, that's fine as well, it just may take me slightly longer to get back to you. Texting is also welcomed.
  • TMG - The Mortgage Group Canada Inc.
    4201 Johnston Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 5R2
  • Cell: 250.731.8735
  • Fax: 1.877.474.5346
  • Email: sharie@mortgagegrp.com

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