Blog categorized as Mortgage Qualification

Goodbye to the Stress Test for Uninsured Switches

Goodbye to the Stress Test for Uninsured Switches

By Mortgages Foundations

In as many weeks, Canadians got another big announcement when it came to mortgages last week, and it may lead some to think, what's next? After the federal government announced surprise changes to amortization and maximum purchase prices for insured mortgages a couple weeks ago, the Office of t...

30.09.24 07:17 PM - Comment(s)
Mortgages for Self-Employed or Business For Self (BFS)

Mortgages for Self-Employed or Business For Self (BFS)

By Mortgages Foundations

When it comes to understanding a mortgage for a self employed individual it is critical to recognize that the core principles of the mortgage remain the same whether you are self-employed or employed as a traditional employee. The process of securing a mortgage for a self-employed individual ca...

05.09.24 12:14 PM - Comment(s)
Bare Trusts and Co-signing for a Mortgage

Bare Trusts and Co-signing for a Mortgage

By Mortgages Foundations

So, let's talk about the new CRA T3 filing requirements for people who have co-signed on a mortgage. You might be wondering why this is even a thing, and what it means for you. Well, don't worry, because I'm here to break it down for you. First things first, let's quickly go over what a co-signer is...

19.07.24 02:30 PM - Comment(s)
GDS and TDS

GDS and TDS

By Mortgages Foundations

When it comes to applying for a mortgage, there are two important numbers that your Mortgage Broker will pay attention to when qualifying you for the mortgage. These are your Gross Debt Service, or GDS, and Total Debt Service, or TDS, ratios. They are commonly referred to as the debt servi...

04.07.24 12:43 PM - Comment(s)