by Cain Daniel | Apr 1, 2015 | Becoming a Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Brokering, Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, REMIC Blog
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....
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 16, 2015 | Becoming a Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Brokering, REMIC Blog
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...
by Cain Daniel | Mar 2, 2015 | Becoming a Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Brokering, Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, REMIC Blog
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...
by Cain Daniel | Feb 4, 2015 | Becoming a Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Brokering, Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, REMIC Blog
You might think that since the mortgage broker finds the borrower, the lender doesn’t have to pay the costs associated with obtaining that borrower, such as advertising and marketing, having branch offices, etc., and therefore dealing with mortgage brokers is more...