Regardless of mortgage rates, if a down payment is less than 20% of the home or property value, mortgage insurance is mandatory in Kelowna (and across Canada). Mortgages have built-in insurance premiums, so, therefore, the clients do not pay “out of pocket” for this expense. For mortgage lenders, a down payment of this size is more of a risk, so the mortgage insurance premium acts like a guarantee in the event of a default on the loan.
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Can I transfer my mortgage if I buy another home?
Depending on your mortgage lender, yes. Most lenders are now offering options that allow you to take (or “port”) your mortgage with you. Typically you will not be assessed additional fees if the possession period between your old and new home is 60 days or less.
What kind of clients do Mortgage Brokers work with?
Rampone-Marsh Mortgages works with homebuyers and homeowners from many walks of life.. These clients include:
What is equity?
The amount of financial interest in a property. Equity is the difference between the fair market value of the property and the amount still owed on the mortgage.|
What does a Mortgage Broker do?
A Mortgage Broker seeks out financing options for their clients. In other words, they facilitate the mortgage transaction between you and a Lender. Basically a Mortgage Broker offers advice, options and choice. .They take care of the legwork of searching for the best mortgage product and interest rate by utilizing their network of lenders and financial institutions.
What does a Mortgage Broker charge?
Typically there is no charge. Our fee is paid by the lenders we secure your mortgage through, not you. In special “credit-challenged” circumstances, depending on the length and amount of the loan, we may have to charge a fee. However, we don’t charge our clients in the majority of cases.
What are Fixed and Variable rates?
In a Fixed Rate Mortgage, the interest rate is fixed for a specific amount of time. This period of time (the mortgage term) can range anywhere from 6 months to 10 years. Over the course of the mortgage, less of the payment counts toward interest and more toward the principal.
A Variable Rate Mortgage is one in which your interest rate will fluctuate with the Bank of Canada’s prime lending rate. When rates go up, a larger portion of the payment goes toward interest. When rates go down, more of the payment goes toward the principal.
What is a down payment?
Part of the purchase price of a property that is paid in cash and not financed with a mortgage.
I’m self-employed and cannot prove my income. Can I still get a mortgage?
Yes! Some lenders use your stated income only to qualify, on approved credit. You still get favourable Canadian mortgage lending rates and, depending on the lender, could get up to 90% financing. Simply complete your Kelowna mortgage application today!
Why use a Mortgage broker instead of my bank?
When you work with your bank, you get one choice- the one they offer you. But there are plenty of other lenders out there that may be able to offer you a product or rate better suited to your unique needs. Every bank says they have the best product or rate, but it’s just not possible for everyone to have the best.
Rampone-Marsh Mortgages is an independently owned Mortgage Brokerage that works for you. Because of our network of lenders, we’re able to present you with a range of choices, allowing you to select the best option. Lenders compete for your business, so you get the best deals. Best of all, you’ll have an experienced mortgage broker to help you make sense of your choices and understand the variety of products and how each one could benefit you.
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