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The Government of Canada placed into effect a very important mandate called Guideline B20. It requires financial institutions and mortgage brokers to provide sound residential mortgage underwriting practices. This was done to reduce the risk of financial loss for lenders. Securing and protect lenders’ finances ultimately reduces the risk and …
Private capital fee costs, like any service fee, can be seen as a scam. Nothing could be further from the truth. These fees protect lenders from two possible o scenarios that can leave them at financial risk. Private capital fees fall into two basic categories. They are due diligence fees/processing …
There are many benefits to working with a mortgage broker to obtain a mortgage or loan. Perhaps your offer on a home was accepted, or your mortgage has come up for renewal and you can refinance for a better rate. Maybe you would like some extra funds for a home …
When you are a first-time homebuyer, it often feels like every next step of the process is harder than the last one. First, you have to scale the hurdle of saving enough money for the down payment on the home. Then you must get approved for the loan. Finally, you …
A commercial mortgage approval ultimately means showing that you have enough collateral to support repayment. Collateral is a borrower’s promise with property, to secure repayment of a loan. Your business, not yourself, assumes the mortgage and it can be a complex process. A business may seek out a commercial mortgage …
When borrowing money for a commercial loan or mortgage, the first thing that a lender considers is repayment, not asset. The lender needs to know that you can service the debt. They use what’s known as a DSCR or Debt Service Coverage Ratio to determine it. The debt service coverage …
