Don Bayer, CFP

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Don Bayer - President, MonsterMortgage.ca

Don is President and founding partner in MonsterMortgage.ca and MonsterInsurance.ca. An Accredited Mortgage Professional and Certified Financial Planner, Don has over 20 years of lending and real estate investment experience and specializes in structuring construction and tax advantaged investments. He has been called upon by both local and national media including The Globe and Mail, CTV and CBC to comment on mortgages in Canada and is one of the resident experts on the TV show Hot Property aired weekly on CP24. Don is also a regular contributor to Canadian Real Estate Magazine, Canadas property magazine for first-time home buyers and real estate investors.

Recent Articles

Construction Financing - Building A New Home

Construction Financing - Building A New Home

31
Jan

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

So you're looking to build a new home - where do you start? How do you obtain financing? What are the challenges involved in building a new home!?

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Construction Financing - Renovating Your Home

Construction Financing - Renovating Your Home

13
Dec

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Looking to add to your home? Ever considered adding a new floor or an elevator? Where do you start?

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How to Properly Finance Your First Investment Property: Part Three

2
Dec

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

What should the Architect do to maximize his investment dollars?!

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How to Properly Finance Your First Investment Property: Part Two

28
Nov

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

A real life example of a client who fell in love with their investment property - even though it wasn't the best investment for them...

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How to Properly Finance Your First Investment Property: Part One

17
Nov

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Looking to Invest in Your First Rental Property? We'll be going through some key factors to consider and I'll Post An Example Next Week...

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Canadian Rental Property 101

1
Nov

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Purchasing that rental property has always been that source of income for your ‘cousin’, your ‘uncle’ or your colleague at work. Armed with the right knowledge and the understanding of the risks involved, you too can get started on investing in your own rental property.

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A Thank You From One Of Our Customers!

24
Oct

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Being A First-Time Home Buyer can always be stressful... Read the kind words a MonsterMortgage.ca Client has for one of our agents!

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Tax-Deductible Mortgages - The "Good" Mortgage

20
Oct

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

A Tax-Deductible Mortgage Strategy Might Be Right For You!

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Helpful Mortgage Tips

19
Oct

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Mortgage Tips so you can pay down your mortgage faster!

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Congratulations to Toronto’s Most Famous “Killer”

30
Jun

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Doug Gilmour, Great Hockey Player and Great Human Being

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Averting a Housing Crash?

29
Apr

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Low Interest Rates and Quality Mortgages are key

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Construction Financing Can Make Your Dreams Reality

8
Mar

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

How construction financing made renovating this vacation home well worth it

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Will Mortgage Rates Climb?

11
Feb

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Interest rate increases dependent on US economy

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NEW MORTGAGE INSURANCE RULES

17
Jan

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

New Mortgage Insurance changes will not cause interest rate increases...today

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Introducing the first issue of the new MonsterMortgage.ca E-Newsletter!

16
Sep

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Sign up today to receive your copy each month

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Can you afford a home in Toronto?

26
May

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Home loans putting you out of reach of your dream home in Toronto

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Join MonsterMortgage.ca at the 2010 Toronto Challenge

18
May

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Just a friendly reminder for you to come out and join us at the Toronto Challenge 2010!

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The numbers show that variable is the way to go

17
May

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

More on the fixed vs. variable debate

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HST to apply to new home construction

15
May

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Construction financing costs will rise but new home buyers may be eligible for housing rebates

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Lock in your mortgage...NOT!!!

13
May

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

The banks are continuing with the fear mongering.

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Are you taking advantage of low mortgage rates and paying your home loan down faster?

11
May

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Canadians Paying Their Mortgage on Time

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Interest Rate increase declared by Bank of Canada

22
Apr

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Low Interest Rates Coming to an End

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Canada's new mortgage rules take effect

20
Apr

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Canada's new mortgage rules kicked in yesterday, April 19, 2010 and MonsterMortgage.ca breaks down how it affects Canadian home buyers

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New Mortgage Rules: Explained

New Mortgage Rules: Explained

18
Feb

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

The Government changed the rules. Does it affect you?

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Two Common Questions Answered

Two Common Questions Answered

11
Feb

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Are you confused by the Bank of Canada rate and how it affects you? Have you wondered if the rates posted on our website are the best available rates?

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Housing Bubble Fear Examined

Housing Bubble Fear Examined

9
Feb

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Don takes a close look at the facts and the myths.

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How the Banks Make Big Profits from Their Mortgage Clients

27
Jan

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

"Bankers get the bonus, and government takes the risk" - Globe and Mail

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Bank of Canada to Leave Rates Alone Again

20
Jan

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Why this is important to your mortgage strategy.

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Low Mortgage rates contribute to housing affordability

1
Dec

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

RBC report show housing market going up

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Get The Facts Episode # 15

Get The Facts Episode # 15

10
Nov

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Increase your Amortization Period to pay down your mortgage quicker.

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Get The Facts Episode # 14

Get The Facts Episode # 14

6
Nov

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Reduce Fees Using Pre-Payment Options


Buying a new home? Break your mortgage to get a better interest rate and pay lower fees.

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MonsterMortgage.ca Builds a House

2
Oct

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Don Bayer, Roula Vagopoulos and Nick Ametrano lend a hand building houses for Habitat for Humanity - Video

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Get the Facts - Episode #13

Get the Facts - Episode #13

10
Aug

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Know Your Privacy Rights – Protect Your Credit Score

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Get the Facts - Episode #12

Get the Facts - Episode #12

3
Aug

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Credit Score - Why it is Important

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Get the Facts - Episode #6

Get the Facts - Episode #6

18
Jun

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

How to save $1000's when renewing your mortgage

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Get the Facts - Episode #4

Get the Facts - Episode #4

25
May

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Construction Financing – Building Your Dream Home

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Get the Facts - Episode #2

Get the Facts - Episode #2

7
May

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Why can my bank increase my interest rate?

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Get the Facts - Episode #1

Get the Facts - Episode #1

28
Apr

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

Should I break my five year fixed rate mortgage?

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RENEW YOUR MORTGAGE & SAVE

17
Apr

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

You can save thousands if you register your mortgage renewal up to 4 months prior to the actual renewal date.

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Are Low Rates Here to Stay?

8
Apr

Posted by: Don Bayer, CFP

0% Interest Rates Might be Coming

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