Every conventional mortgage that includes a minimum 20% down payment requires an appraisal because the mortgage is uninsured. The lender wants to see that your purchase price is in line with the property’s fair market value. Lenders want to see that you are purchasing a quality property and that they will be able to recuperate the full amount if you default on the loan.
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Applying for a mortgage shouldn’t be hard or confusing,
Are you Accredited?
Accredited members of Mortgage Professionals Canada & Mortgage Brokers Association of BC.
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 kind of clients do Mortgage Brokers work with?
Rampone-Marsh Mortgages works with homebuyers and homeowners from many walks of life.. These clients include:
Do mortgage brokers work for the bank or a financial lender?
Neither! A mortgage broker has a portfolio of lenders they work with to meet their clients’ mortgage needs. That’s one of the chief reasons brokers help their clients get better deals – unlike banks or other financial institutions, brokers are looking to help you get the best deal on your mortgage, not fill up a target mortgage product quota.
I’ve heard that the more times I get my credit checked, the lower my credit score will be. Is this true?
Yes, the amount of inquiries to your credit bureau report can affect your credit score. One of the advantages of using The Mortgage Centre – BC Direct Mortgages is that we check your credit bureau report only once, and we are able to take your application to more than one lender without doing multiple credit checks.
What benefits do I receive for mortgage pre-payments?
Pre-payment typically allows you the following privileges:
- Ability to increase your monthly payment (usually by 15-20%). Keep in mind that you cannot decrease your payments.
- You are allowed to pay a percentage (usually 15-20%) of your principal per year.
- You may be able to double your mortgage payment for a month or a number of months. Remember that you are not allowed to exceed the percentage that you’re permitted to pay down annually.
What is an appraisal?
A written analysis prepared by a qualified appraiser and estimating the value of a property. The Appraised Value is an opinion of a property’s fair market value, based on an appraiser’s knowledge, experience, and analysis of the property.
Why is a mortgage insurance premium necessary?
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.
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!
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