Step-by-step guide to home buying
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What do you need to know when buying a home in Alberta?
What do you need to know when buying a home in Alberta? From deciding where to start, to making mortgage payments, plus so much more, new and experienced homebuyers will benefit from our step-by-step expertise.
How to know if you're ready to buy a home.
6 things to consider before you start your house hunt
Start strong. From non-negotiables to credit scores, the advice in this article can get your home buying journey off on the right foot.
9 creative ways to come up with a down payment
On the surface, a down payment can be daunting. Here are some creative ways you can come up with a down payment without breaking the bank.
The true cost of buying a home in Alberta
An outline for finding a home that works for your lifestyle and fits your budget.
Quiz: Are you ready to buy a home?
Take our quiz to see if you’re ready to take the leap into home buying.
Where to begin when buying a home? Here's our advice.
6 mortgage terms you need to know
Amortization? Portability? Fixed and variable? We can break down the key mortgage terms you need to know in plain English.
6 mortgage pre-qualification and pre-approval FAQs
What's the difference between mortgage pre-qualification and pre-approval? Get the answer to this and other mortgage FAQs.
Mortgage stress test: What you need to know
A mortgage stress test is essential to the pre-approval process, but what does a mortgage stress test actually measure? We have the answers.
Want to discover the mortgage you can afford?
Our Mortgage Affordability Calculator can give you an estimate of the home price that works within your budget.
When you’re ready to make an offer, here’s what you should know.
What actually happens once you've made an offer on a home?
You’ve made an offer, now what? From transferring your deposit to meeting with a lawyer, here are the final steps to reach the home buying finish line.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?
What is the role of a lawyer in your home buying journey? Here’s what you need to know about this often overlooked part of the process.
5 things to do before signing your mortgage papers
You’re in the finishing stages of your home buying journey—consider these key details before you put pen to paper.
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Every home buying journey is unique. Our ATB experts are happy to answer questions, give advice and help find the mortgage solution that's right for you.