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Mortgage Financing for Canadians in Texas
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Hey folks, I am currently looking to buy a house and have been pre-qualified by my relocation company in-house mortgage broker however the down payment requirements are 20-25% (which is fine) but the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Debbie Short Apr 23, 2010.

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Beer without Borders at Firkin & Phoenix Pub

August 31, 2010 from 5pm to 9pm
Mix, Mingle, Network.It's up to You!Join the Canadian Club of Houston for Casual Conversation with Expats from Around the Globe.We'll have Flag Themed Name Tags and Smiling Faces Waiting for You at the Door!Please RSVP online or email:amy.ellington@canadianclubofhouston.orgBe Sure to Include Your:- Name- Hometown- Province or State- and (of course) Country!Happy Hour until 7:00 PMPub Fare AvailableSee More
Aug 9, 2010
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Mark Barbaric replied to Christine Haroldsonn's discussion Any Canadians in Katy?
"Hi Christine, sorry for the late reply as we've been busy moving into our new home (we ended up in Seabrook!). We're surrounded by water and palm trees... that's more than I could wish for and far nicer than other places I've…"
Jul 27, 2010
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Jun 21, 2010
Debbie Short replied to Mark Barbaric's discussion Mortgage Financing for Canadians in Texas
"Mark Let me tap into my network, $500.00 seems to much give me a couple of days to respond back. Do you have property in Canada that you are keeping or giving it all up??? If the company has an office in Canada you can be protected for a couple of…"
Apr 23, 2010
Mark Barbaric replied to Mark Barbaric's discussion Mortgage Financing for Canadians in Texas
"Thanks for the advice Tara. Jeremy, I've heard the same advice about getting the credit rating history as soon as possible. Debbie, I'm on an L1 visa and I just received similar advice to not buy yet from my tax accountant last night. Not…"
Apr 23, 2010
Debbie Short replied to Mark Barbaric's discussion Mortgage Financing for Canadians in Texas
"Mark I bought a house and had to put down 25% and had to take an ARM but this was 6 years ago and I locked in before the ARM's went crazy. One word of caution.........what type of work visa are you on and check as after I bought my home my…"
Apr 22, 2010
Jeremy Eves replied to Mark Barbaric's discussion Mortgage Financing for Canadians in Texas
"From my experience, the broker has very limited control on this process anymore. I had worked with Petrie Mortgage Group when I first moved to Houston and they were able to develop a case for a FHA loan with limited credit history. Not sure what…"
Apr 21, 2010
Tara Rossiter replied to Mark Barbaric's discussion Mortgage Financing for Canadians in Texas
"I haven't tried this myself but page 249 of the book THE BORDER GUIDE , Robert Keats, explains how you can transfer your credit rating to the United States."
Apr 18, 2010
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Apr 14, 2010
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Mortgage Financing for Canadians in Texas

Hey folks, I am currently looking to buy a house and have been pre-qualified by my relocation company in-house mortgage broker however the down payment requirements are 20-25% (which is fine) but the interest they charge is 6.75%+.  The issue is I have excellent credit in Canada, however NO credit score yet in the US.Can anyone recommend another lender???MarkSee More
Apr 14, 2010
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Mark Barbaric replied to Michael Hamilton's discussion Moving to Houston in a few months, wondering where to live.
"Try looking in the "Sierra Plantation" community which is in Missouri City (next to Sugarland), I have co-workers that live there and love it. They have everything you can ask for, tennis courts, splash pads, multiple pools and a good…"
Apr 14, 2010
Mark Barbaric replied to Christine Haroldsonn's discussion Any Canadians in Katy?
"Hi Christine, I just moved from Toronto to Houston about a month and a half ago. The family will be in here shortly however I find Katy very dull... anyone else feel the same way? Mark"
Apr 14, 2010
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Jan 24, 2010
Mark Barbaric is now a member of Canadian Club of Houston
Jan 24, 2010
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When did you arrive in Houston?
March 1, 2010
What Province/Territory would you call home?
Ontario
Where is your home town?
Toronto (ok, Milton specifically!)
Where in Houston do you live?
Katy
I am a fan of:
Basketball, Soccer, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics

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