Why People Do Bad Things… like commit fraud Traditionally, when we think about bad behavior, fraud for example, we think about character. But psychologists who study bad behavior — who study, say, fraud in the business world — have found that that character doesn’t...
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Social Media Etiquette: Sorry, Please, and Thank You
10 things you can do right now to avoid unfollows, unlikes, and remove yourself from the trash bin throne We all learned early on as kids, the underlying principles of the old saying ‘treat others how you want to be treated.’ While our parents taught us well to...
5 Defects to Avoid in a Mortgage Contract
5 Defects to Avoid in a Contract A contractual defect is a significant flaw in a contract that affects the intention to create a legal relationship, causing the contract to be void or voidable. This type of defect can be caused by:• Misrepresentation• Duress• Undue...
Property Insurance in Canada
What is Property Insurance? Property insurance is a policy of insurance that provides coverage for the homeowner against covered risks. Why is it necessary? Basic insurance to cover the replacement of the building (normally the house) and other structures on the...
Canada in recession, rate cut likely: TD | Toronto Star
TD Bank says Canada is in a recession, rate cut likely Government forecasters have underestimated the impact of the oil price decline on the Canadian economy, bank says. READ the story here: Canada in recession, rate cut likely: TD | Toronto Star Mortgage...
Current accounts overtake mortgages as fraud of choice | Money | The Guardian
Tighter mortgage controls, identity theft and faster switching are blamed for surge in imposter applications for current accounts Source: Current accounts overtake mortgages as fraud of choice | Money | The Guardian
Our Top 10 Motivational Quotes for Entrepreneurs
10 Motivational Quotes for Entrepreneurs Every now and then we all need a little motivation and inspiration to get through the day and keep on pushing.Here are some entrepreneurial quotes we’ve put together to help you transition into your new career as a mortgage...
‘We’re not in a recession’: Finance minister confident in Canadian economy | CTV News
Finance Minister Joe Oliver denies that Canada is in the midst of a recession, saying he’s still confident the economy will grow this year. Source: ‘We’re not in a recession’: Finance minister confident in Canadian economy | CTV News
TFSA and Mortgage Investing
TFSA and Mortgage Investing The TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account) limit increase, based on a 2011 Conservative election promise, is going to be a great boon to those who are in the middle class. Especially those who invest in high yield investment, such as...
Property Value Fraud
Property Value Fraud The Appraisal Property value fraud can occur when criminals, in association with a dishonest appraiser, may have a property appraised at a higher value than it is worth. The criminal will then obtain a mortgage based on the inflated value and...
50 Free Image Websites for your Blog
50 Free image websites for your blog Why a puppy? It’s cute! But you really should use something relevant – images that will enhance your post instead of just occupy it – this pic is courtesy of picjumbo.com If you’re trying to do more blogging to drive...
5 Steps in Fraud Prevention
5 Steps in Fraud Prevention It is of vital interest to both the integrity of the mortgage brokerage industry and the mortgage industry as a whole that mortgage fraud be prevented whenever possible. As criminals use more sophisticated methods of committing fraud it is...