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Getting a 2nd Mortgage in Ontario

In Ontario, a second mortgage on a property title will appear as a separate charge on that property but does not change the first mortgage.  Since there is higher risk to the lender, taking a second mortgage typically has a higher rate of interest.

A second mortgage can allow homeowners to use the equity that they have in their home.  If your first mortgage has high pre-payment charges, or a low rate, a second mortgage can be a better option than a refinance.  This option may also be best for those who are self-employed, have bad credit, or for those in need of fast cash.

What are the Benefits of a 2nd Mortgage?

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Insured vs. Insurable vs. Un-Insurable.. What does it all Mean?

We used to have two primary mortgage categories, “High Ratio” or “Conventional” mortgages, but now we have insured, insurable and un-insurable.  What do these terms mean?

Insured; a mortgage transaction in which the insurance premium is/has been paid by the client. (Generally, 19.99% equity or less to apply towards a mortgage, amortization of 25yrs or less, mortgage under $1Million, qualify at Bank of Canada(BoC) benchmark rate). (more…)