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  • who: First time home buyer
  • real estate goals: Finding a 3-bed detached property
  • issues: Delayed getting a mortgage

Couple new to Canada get fast mortgage approval

Alicia always knew she wanted to be a homeowner, however she was waiting for her husband Amir to join her in Canada before making the big decision. She initially wanted to settle down in Vancouver...

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  • who: Homeowner
  • real estate goals: Mortgage renewal
  • issues: Finding a competitive rate

Homeowner saves thousands in her mortgage renewal

Margaret is a homeowner who wanted to look at different rates as her mortgage renewal was coming up and she was unhappy with her current bank’s service. Using Perch, she was able to find a suitable...

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  • who: Homeowners
  • real estate goals: Vacation home in Mexico
  • issues: Accessing equity

Homeowners refinance to buy vacation home

Raphael and Sarah wanted to buy a vacation home in Mexico. With Perch, they were able to refinance and take out equity at low rates in order to purchase the property they wanted.

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  • who: Homeowner
  • real estate goals: Remove co-signer from mortgage
  • issues: Low qualifying income

Owner removes co-signer from loan, keeps home

Mohammed did not qualify for a mortgage without his co-signer, but Perch identified how to increase his qualifying income so he could keep their family home.

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  • who: First time home buyers
  • real estate goals: $700k townhouse or semi
  • issues: Low credit score

First timers get pre-approved in 1 day with Perch

First time home buyers Grace and Kyle had saved up a substantial down payment to put up to 15% down on a property. They were looking in the range of $700k, for a townhouse or semi-detached in the...

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  • who: Home buyer
  • real estate goals: $800k detached house
  • issues: Low qualifying income

Home buyers get a pre-approval with Perch

Mark and Christina came to Perch after receiving a pre-approval of $595k from their bank, which was $45k short of what they needed. Perch was able to get them pre-approved for a $855k mortgage with a...

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  • who: First time home buyer
  • real estate goals: $475-500k condo
  • issues: Low credit score

First timer increases buying power with Perch

Sharon, a first time home buyer in Victoria, British Columbia, wasn’t happy with the pre-approval amount from her bank. After reviewing her finances, Perch was able to pre-approve her for an amount...

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