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The interest only mortgage is straightforward. The borrower takes out a lump sum of money and only repays the interest due each payment period. This means that, throughout the life of the mortgage, the borrower will always owe the same amount of principal....
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...
How to apply for your Mortgage Agent License in Ontario https://youtu.be/ZnPlLObOy2U 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...
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...
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...
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...
Power of Sale in Ontario The power of sale in Ontario begins when a borrower defaults on his or her mortgage obligations, including any of the covenants contained in the Standard Charge Terms, the lender can consider the borrower to be in default. When this...
What are the costs involved in becoming a licensed mortgage broker / agent in Ontario? Updated September 30, 2020 To begin your journey in your new mortgage career you will need to take the mortgage course. REMIC’s course, considered by many to be the best in the...
Pros and Cons of a Fixed Rate Mortgage Also known as the partially amortized, blended constant payment mortgage with a fixed rate. The fixed rate mortgage is the most common repayment plan in Canada today. This mortgage has several characteristics. ...
Understanding Your Credit Score In understanding your credit score we must first define what it is. The Credit Score is a numerical representation of your current and past credit and can range between 300 (the lowest score representing the worst) and 900 (the highest...
Getting your real estate license vs. mortgage agent license So you want to be a Real Estate Salesperson, eh? (as of 2022) Real Estate Investment: $7,545 (Broker $9,105) VS. Mortgage Broker/Agent Investment: $1,600 Real estate sales can be a...
Mortgage Insurance vs Life Insurance There are two types of mortgage insurance (not default insurance; that compensates the lender on the borrower’s default). The first is typically a life insurance policy provided to a borrower by an institutional lender. ...