Fox Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Along with a LOC (at prime), some people are able to get free chequeing and drafts, so it might worth asking for these features as well. I am just wondering, what kind of credit cards can we reasonably ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Along with a LOC (at prime), some people are able to get free chequeing and drafts, so it might worth asking for these features as well. I am just wondering, what kind of credit cards can we reasonably ask for? Most get automatically with this a pretty good card from the major players - travel cards or cash back. Basically cards that are in the 100 dollars a year range for their fee with the fee waved. Scotia Gold card is an example. Limit is usually set at 5K. Not an issue because the LOC is there to cover things anyway. and yeah most places do give free cheques, wave the account fee etc. You know on one hand it sometimes seems almost silly - all of us that ultimately will be doing very well have all these incredible fee deals etc. Still that doesn't mean you shouldn't take them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danisings Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Does anyone on here have experience with a credit union? I've been wanting to take my banking more local for a while and now seems like the perfect opportunity. Currently my plan was to go to the big banks, find out what's available, and then go to a local credit union and see to what extent they'd be able to meet me in matching it. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitty Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Does anyone on here have experience with a credit union? I've been wanting to take my banking more local for a while and now seems like the perfect opportunity. Currently my plan was to go to the big banks, find out what's available, and then go to a local credit union and see to what extent they'd be able to meet me in matching it. Any advice? Go and ask them! The major banks compete so much for med trainees banking that they make pretty well no money on us until much later. As such, I highly doubt a credit union will be able to sweet the pot. However, if you want to support a local credit union and they can offer you a similar deal - why not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ace of Spades Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Does anyone on here have experience with a credit union? I've been wanting to take my banking more local for a while and now seems like the perfect opportunity. Currently my plan was to go to the big banks, find out what's available, and then go to a local credit union and see to what extent they'd be able to meet me in matching it. Any advice? I tried to see my local credit union, but no credit unions offer LOC for professional programs specifically. Your luck may vary but probably best to stick with the big players and go back to a credit union when in practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooty Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Did anyone have their RBC Avion fee waived for more than one year? If not, I think Scotia is a much better deal. Both cards give you 1 point per dollar but Scotia waives their annual $100 fee while RBC still charges $120. And Scotia gives 4 points per dollar spent at some merchants!! I just called the RBC Avion people and asked for my one-time $120 fee waive and will get that credited to my next bill. They told me no one gets more than a one-year fee wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBC-HealthcareSpecialist Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Did anyone have their RBC Avion fee waived for more than one year? If not, I think Scotia is a much better deal. Both cards give you 1 point per dollar but Scotia waives their annual $100 fee while RBC still charges $120. And Scotia gives 4 points per dollar spent at some merchants!! I just called the RBC Avion people and asked for my one-time $120 fee waive and will get that credited to my next bill. They told me no one gets more than a one-year fee wave. The Avion does not compare exactly to the Scotia Passport. Earning points is the same, however point redemption on flights is not. Avion also offers 2x the points at certain resturants and you earn bonus points when you shop online at the RBC Rewards eMall. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herewego Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 How exactly does a LOC work? I understand that you get certain allotments of $X, but is that money directly deposited into a bank account of your choice or kept in an account at TD, RBC, etc.? Also, are you able to use a Mastercard not with those banks and use the LOC to pay it off? Reason I ask is that I already have points with a Credit Union MC but would never get the $200,000 LOC from them in a million years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 How exactly does a LOC work? I understand that you get certain allotments of $X, but is that money directly deposited into a bank account of your choice or kept in an account at TD, RBC, etc.? Also, are you able to use a Mastercard not with those banks and use the LOC to pay it off? Reason I ask is that I already have points with a Credit Union MC but would never get the $200,000 LOC from them in a million years. You are given an account from which you can draw funds up to the amount allocated. You can choice to take as little or as much as you chose - you start paying interest on anything you take out. You can keep credit at other banks (I did) - obviously they would prefer you moved everything to the LOC bank What they can do is reduce the max LOC you can get by the whatever you have in terms of credit elsewhere. You could easily transfer money from the LOC bank to the credit union to pay off anything you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herewego Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 You are given an account from which you can draw funds up to the amount allocated. You can choice to take as little or as much as you chose - you start paying interest on anything you take out. You can keep credit at other banks (I did) - obviously they would prefer you moved everything to the LOC bank What they can do is reduce the max LOC you can get by the whatever you have in terms of credit elsewhere. You could easily transfer money from the LOC bank to the credit union to pay off anything you like. For example, if I take out $1000 and prime is 3%, does $30 per month accumulate (thus I owe $1030 after month 1, but not obligated to pay it off)? But come residency, I am obligated to pay the $30 interest payment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 For example, if I take out $1000 and prime is 3%, does $30 per month accumulate (thus I owe $1030 after month 1, but not obligated to pay it off)? But come residency, I am obligated to pay the $30 interest payment? 3% per year so the monthly interest on $1000 is $2.50 The interest must be paid during medical school and during residency (Scotia deducts it automatically from your LOC. If you're with RBC you need to make the payments yourself). So essentially your available LOC "decreases" by the amount of interest you pay. You don't begin repaying the LOC until 1 year post residency. So after you complete residency you're given a grace period of 12 months. At that point your LOC locks and changes from an LOC to a loan - so you can no longer take out money. You make monthly payments based on an amortization period (typically 10-15 years) and settle it back. I believe there is the option of converting the LOC (the professional student LOC) to a personal LOC instead of locking it into a loan but I haven't inquired about that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 3% per year so the monthly interest on $1000 is $2.50 The interest must be paid during medical school and during residency (Scotia deducts it automatically from your LOC. If you're with RBC you need to make the payments yourself). So essentially your available LOC "decreases" by the amount of interest you pay. You don't begin repaying the LOC until 1 year post residency. So after you complete residency you're given a grace period of 12 months. At that point your LOC locks and changes from an LOC to a loan - so you can no longer take out money. You make monthly payments based on an amortization period (typically 10-15 years) and settle it back. I believe there is the option of converting the LOC (the professional student LOC) to a personal LOC instead of locking it into a loan but I haven't inquired about that yet. Yup there is - you can convert it to a standard LOC if you like etc (or so I have been told). Nothing stopping you from paying it back in residency if you like as well - or at least some of it. Some just don't so they can have more interesting lives during residency. Others attack it vigorously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Yup there is - you can convert it to a standard LOC if you like etc (or so I have been told). Nothing stopping you from paying it back in residency if you like as well - or at least some of it. Some just don't so they can have more interesting lives during residency. Others attack it vigorously. Ah good- I like the idea of not having to make immediate payments in a loan like manner if, for some reason, I end up in unforseen financial difficulties (unemployed doctor? haha). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Yup there is - you can convert it to a standard LOC if you like etc (or so I have been told). Nothing stopping you from paying it back in residency if you like as well - or at least some of it. Some just don't so they can have more interesting lives during residency. Others attack it vigorously. Attack vigorously is the way. At least, it will be my approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Ah good- I like the idea of not having to make immediate payments in a loan like manner if, for some reason, I end up in unforseen financial difficulties (unemployed doctor? haha). Ha - hopefully a null issue one year out Even if it did happen I am sure they would work something out anyway. Spent a lot of time trying to get you as a customer by that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Attack vigorously is the way. At least, it will be my approach. Not surprised I get the logic both ways, still I think getting to work on it is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooty Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 RBC Avion is only waived for 1 year while in school. You then receive $39/yr off the premium as part of the student package. My representative never told me of the $39 off the premium. I've been paying $120 every year. Can RBC correct this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBC-HealthcareSpecialist Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I recommend speaking to your banker - Im sure something can be worked out since you have been entitled to it. Have them make sure your package is coded properly or send me an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student87 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hello, I am relatively new to premed101. I am currently shopping around for a medical line of credit and was wondering if anyone had any experience with MD Physician Services. I believe they use National bank; however, I was wondering what the difference was if I went right to National bank instead of MD services. They repeatedly said they do not let the medical students over borrow, so I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this and if they could possibly explain it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Take your pick, either way. NB has a limit of $50,000/year but I never come close anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student87 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Are there any benefits of going with MD services though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 They help you make a budget. That's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student87 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Do you have to make a budget to get the $50 000/year from NB? I spoke with an RBC rep and they said that, depending on my needs, they might only allow $25 000 - $30 000/year for my first 2 years until I decide on a specialty. Did anyone else get this type of answer from RBC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey@MDFinancialManagemen Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Are there any benefits of going with MD services though? MD Physician Services is owned by the CMA. We are not a bank. We do have our partnership with National Bank which is only available through MD Advisors. Aside from Budgeting we are there to help you with Financial Planning through medical school into residency and beyond. The basis of what we do is financial planning taylored to Physicians since we are owned by the physicians in Canada. All of the services are offered free of charge to CMA members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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