Residential Guidelines

Qualified Applicants

  • GDS to 32%
  • TDS to 40%
  • Minimum 5% downpayment (100% financing also available!)
  • Proof of downpayment required 30 days prior to closing (if over $20,000 -- 90 days prior)
  • Rates 1/4% to 1 1/4% below bank rates
  • Commitments valid for up to 180 days
  • Approvals within 24 hours
  • Single family homes, townhouses, condominiums

Insurance Premiums for Qualified Borrowers -- Hi-Ratio Mortgages:

Down Payment Loan To Value Ratio Insurance Premium
5% - 9.9% 90.1% - 95% 2.75%
10% - 14.9% 85.1% - 90% 2.00%
15% - 19.9% 80.% - 85% 1.75%
20% - 24.9% 75.1% - 80% 1.00%
25% or more 75% or less Special Circumstances Only

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Non-Qualified Applicants

  • Relaxed credit checks
  • Recently employed (less than 2 years)
  • New immigrants
  • Discharged bankrupts
  • Self-Employed
  • Inability to substantiate income declared
  • GDS / TDS in excess of above ratios
  • Equity financing
  • Purchases -- up to 100% of Appraised Value
  • Refinances -- up to 100% of Appraised Value
2nd Mortgages
  • Purchases -- to 100% of Value
  • Refinances -- to100% of Value
  • Equity Take Outs -- to 100% of Value
  • Rental Properties -- to 85% of Value
Cottages
  • Up to 65% of Value

If you have a question about specific mortgage requirements, contact us at 905.815.8400