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Show your clients some love this Valentine's: The benefits of refinancing with Broker Scout’s help.

  • Writer: Sara Gardner
    Sara Gardner
  • Feb 14, 2023
  • 3 min read


Valentine's Day is here, and it's a day to celebrate love and affection for those close to us.

As a mortgage broker, you have the opportunity to show your clients some love by helping them save money on their mortgage.


This Valentine’s day, consider refinancing your clients' mortgage with Broker Scout’s help. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of refinancing and how Broker Scout can help make the process smoother and more profitable.


The Benefits of Refinancing a Mortgage, even when rates are rising:


Refinancing a mortgage involves replacing an existing mortgage with a new one that has different terms, such as a lower interest rate or a different loan period. This can result in significant savings for your clients over the life of their loan. Here are some of the benefits of refinancing a mortgage, even if interest rates continue to rise:

  1. Fixed Rate Loan: Refinancing to a fixed-rate loan can provide the borrower with a set interest rate, which will not be affected by future interest rate hikes. This can provide the borrower with peace of mind and stability in their monthly mortgage payments.

  2. Shorter Loan Term: Refinancing to a shorter loan term can also provide stability, as the loan will be paid off faster and the borrower will have fewer opportunities to be affected by future interest rate hikes.

  3. Improved Cash Flow: Refinancing while consolidating debts to a loan with lower monthly payments can improve the borrower's cash flow, making it easier for them to manage their finances.

  4. Better Loan Terms: Refinancing may also provide an opportunity for the borrower to secure better loan terms, such as a lower monthly payment, or a shorter loan term, even if interest rates are rising.

How Broker Scout Can Help


Broker Scout is a powerful analytics tool specifically designed to help Canadian mortgage brokers manage their entire book of clients by continuously searching their clients' mortgage balances, alerting them to high-value opportunities for refinancing, and providing real savings and penalty calculations.


As a mortgage broker, it’s your job to help your clients carefully consider the costs of refinancing, such as closing costs, appraisal fees, and other loan origination fees, and weigh them against the potential benefits before making a decision. You can help your clients assess their options and determine if refinancing is the right choice for their financial situation. Here's how Broker Scout can help with this:

  1. Real-time Alerts: Broker Scout alerts you to refinancing opportunities in real-time, so you can act quickly and take advantage of fluctuating rates.

  2. Accurate Savings Calculations: Say goodbye to multiple screens open on your computer with different mortgage calculators! Broker Scout provides accurate savings calculations in one place, so you can easily determine the potential savings for your clients and make a compelling case for refinancing.

  3. Penalty Calculations: Broker Scout also calculates penalties (also in the same place), so you can determine if refinancing is worth the cost for your clients.

  4. Automated Process: Broker Scout automates the process of searching for refinancing opportunities, saving you time and effort so you can focus on other areas of your business.

Refinancing a mortgage can result in significant savings for your clients, and Broker Scout can help make the process smoother and more profitable for both of you. So this Valentine's Day, show your clients some love by helping them save money on their mortgage with Broker Scout. Happy Valentine's Day!

Love, Broker Scout


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