For many, home ownership is a good step towards building a financial nest egg, but what happens when traditional lenders won’t approve you for a mortgage?
Until recently, only about 4-5% percent of mortgages in Canada have been from private lenders, but as stricter rules have come into effect, we are seeing that number starting to rise. (more…)
Foreclosure is an unfortunate event and it can happen to anyone, even you. The good news is, if you are still in your home but you’re already in foreclosure, you may be able to stop it. Generally speaking, real estate lawyers or very specialized mortgage agents, are the only people who are qualified to explain what Foreclosure and Power of sale means and what might be done about stopping it as we have the experience and expertise to analyze all documentation to help you make an informed decision.
With the mortgage rules constantly changing, private or alternative mortgages are becoming the only way some people can refinance or buy a home. When the banks turn borrowers down the next option is to look at “Subprime” lenders. There is a significant misconception applied to this “subprime” market, so let me explain them a bit.
Being a new immigrant doesn’t mean you can’t get your own home. The typical rules for New to Canada mortgage borrowing is that you have been in Canada less than three years, have your landed immigrant status, and have been employed in Canada for a minimum of three months. (more…)