by Cain Daniel | Mar 30, 2015 | Mortgage Brokering, Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, REMIC Blog
What is a mortgage? According to the Ontario Mortgages Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.M.40 (the legislation that governs mortgages in Ontario), the word mortgage is defined as, “any charge on any property for securing money or money’s worth.” Most consumers would not...
by Cain Daniel | Mar 27, 2015 | Becoming a Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Brokering, Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, REMIC Blog
How to apply for your Mortgage Agent License in Ontario Licenses are issued when approved, and are then renewed every two years on a fixed date. For example, March 31, 2012 and each two year period thereafter. Licenses for agents are renewed as long...
by Cain Daniel | Mar 25, 2015 | Becoming a Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Brokering, Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, REMIC Blog
What is Mortgage Default Insurance? Mortgage default insurance is an insurance policy between the insurer and the lender that will compensate the lender for losses suffered on an insured loan. It’s important to note that mortgage default insurance does not...
by Cain Daniel | Mar 23, 2015 | Mortgage Brokering, Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, REMIC Blog
What is Title Insurance? Who needs title insurance? Anyone who owns a house! Title insurance is a policy of insurance that provides coverage for the title-related risks associated with real estate transactions. It is designed to cover the...
by Cain Daniel | Mar 20, 2015 | Mortgage Brokering, Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, REMIC Blog
The mortgage market in Ontario can be divided into two major areas of expertise: commercial and residential financing. Of course, in either specialization there can be sub-specializations. In other words, a commercial mortgage broker may focus on financing...