Second Home Buyer

  • Expert mortgage advice for those buying their second home
  • Options for those looking to upsize or downsize
  • Options for mortgages on new builds
  • Options for those looking to buy a vacation property

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If you have built up equity in your current home and are considering becoming a second home buyer, you have plenty of loan options to make a smooth transition. With Karista Mortgage’s access to multiple lending options, becoming a second home buyer is easier than you think.

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We keep things simple with fast, hassle free service. No hard sells. No obligation. Just the best rates around and fee-free advice.

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The right home loan

This is where your experience in previously purchasing a home will come in handy. If you have been paying your present mortgage for a few years or more, you will have noticed variable interest rates fluctuate over time, plus the opportunities that both variable and fixed interest rates provide. The temptation to change from fixed to variable interest rates, or vice versa, will arise. Here are just a few factors worth considering when looking to buy your second home:

  • What is your purpose for making a new property purchase?
  • Are your budget and cash flow sufficient to cover all costs?
  • Is it going to be an investment property?
  • What is your preferred loan type and loan structure?
  • How will your equity be used?

Preparing you to buy

Your Karista Mortgage expert will outline all your options. We have the same purchasing power as Canada’s biggest banks, allowing you to choose a fixed rate, variable rate or another loan option. Our loan incentives and rewards can’t be beaten, including bridging loan products that are perfect for second home buyers.

If you have found your perfect second home and are ready to snap it up, but are waiting to sell your current home, a bridge loan is an ideal solution. Bridge loans are interest-only loans, backed by the financial collateral of both your current and future home. It’s worth understanding that you will be paying the interest portion of the two loans until your current home sells, so budgeting will be important.

Why Choose Karista Mortgage?

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As a financial advisor, I can’t stress how important it is to have a great team of lending professionals. Working with Bernadette and Vaneesh was a very refreshing experience. If you like feeling well looked after, being able to trust that your broker has your best interest at heart then Karista is a great place to go for a mortgage. Being one of the largest and most important transactions of my family’s life to date, it was nice to have a well versed team of professionals taking care of us. We definitely didn’t have the time to shop banks ourselves. I will definitely recommend friends, family and clients to Karista.
Jeremy R.
Finally feeling settled in our new home. A huge thanks to Vaneesh Dass and the Karista team for for putting up with us looking at countless properties before finding the perfect place, and making the mortgage process as painless as it could possibly be!
Kyle K.
For me trust is a very important factor and the most valuable are the follow ups… calls and reminders. I am looking for the sincerity of service more than the business transaction. I really felt the sincerity. Karista does it not for the business but to help people. They did everything perfectly for me. And even now they still call. Other brokers would not do that. I love the personal connection!
Mario
Bernadette does whatever she can for the best for her clients. I found everything perfect regarding customer service, time, and I got the best result.
Hossein
We were comfortable knowing that you were available to answer all our questions without having to repeat ourselves, or to be passed around. We trusted you and you explained in words we can understand everything we needed to know in the world of “mortgages & interest”. We can explain our feelings without hesitation in our own language... We have lots of things to thank the Karista team for.
Ana and Jomi
Bernadette gives excellent advice! Everything was perfect!
Julieta
Service par excellence! Bernadette has been helping us with our mortgage for the past 8 years. She's not only our mortgage consultant but most importantly, a friend we can count on in times of need. She has her own effective ways of explaining the details of homebuying and can get you the best rate in the market. Her service does not stop with clients getting the mortage rate they deserved and moving-in in their homes, she also throws Client Appreciation Event annually by giving us free movie screening - a deed she doesn't need to give,IMO, but is always appreciated.
Neil O.
TEAM was very helpful. THEY are very helpful, knowledgeable, and they know what are they doing. SHEILA, KRYSTLE and BERNADETTE, was patiently helped us renewed our mortgage. Thanks Karista Team. ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
Janette R.
Bernadette and her time are amazing You have this great feeling knowing that they are always around if you need it plus you will always find a beautiful smiles behind all them.
Patricia C.
I recently had an amazing experience dealing with Karista Mortgage. Bernadette has a big heart for her clients, trustworthy and really listens to what I need. She worked hard to get the best mortgage rate for me. It has been pleasure working with her team especially Sheila and Krystle. They made the whole process simple and stress free. They are very professional, organized and always there to answer to my endless questions. Thank you Karista Mortgage from the bottom of my heart! You are all amazing because you truly care for your clients. I would highly recommend Karista Mortgage to anyone who will need their service.
Roland & Mel
Karista has been very instrumental in helping me with consolidating and funding the home of my dreams. Every step of the process was done with amazing care and professionalism. Their friendly and assuring approach made this big move for me and my family a worry free and exciting venture. Thank you Bernadette, Sheilla, Krystle and the whole Karista staff.
Oliver & Grace
Bernadette is a mortgage broker that I can trust she makes me feel like I'm a millionaire, she helped me a lot on how to manage my mortgage account how to have a better cash flow and after all that she have done you will leave her office with a smile on your face, thanks a lot for all your help.
Mary Ann
Great customer service! They go out of their way to help you with your needs. Bernadette is very knowledgeable and can provide well sounded advise about the latest market trends. They won’t disappoint!
Dominique
Thanks again Louis!! Couldn't have done it without you. You worked hard to find the right lender, and covered all the bases through to completion. Your personal service and high availability made all the difference. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!! I will definitely recommend you if any one I know is looking for a mortgage.
James W.
TEAM Karista was very helpful. THEY are very patient, understanding, knowledgeable, and they are very good on what they are doing. Thank you SHEILA, KRYSTLE and BERNADETTE, for helping as on our mortgage. Thanks Karista Team. ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
Mildred
Karista Team is the best! I am giving them an excellent service rating! They helped me buy my first ever rental property. In the process, they went above and beyond the call of duty. They did all the work while I was vacationing in Europe and worry nothing until all papers are done. They taught me how to sign my documents electronically with ease. I highly recommend Karista Team for your next property purchase. They are a professional mortgage broker that you can trust all the way. Greatly appreciate all your hard work, thank you Bernadette, Krystle and Sheilla.
Mila A.
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