Answers to common mortgage questions.
Quick answers for common borrower questions, curated and updated by the Broker team.

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Updated 2024-01-21
What is a Bona Fide Sale Clause? A Bona Fide Sale Clause is a contractual restriction in mortgage agreements that essentially binds the borrower to the lender for the entire dur...

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Updated 2023-12-29
Mortgage Broker Fees are not complicated. The simple answer is: Nothing! Zero! Ziltch! A mortgage broker does not charge a fee for their service. We are simply paid a commission...

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Updated 2023-12-29
Insured Vs Uninsured Mortgage Rates. Whats the Difference? The internet is a fantastic shopping tool. Allowing us to source the most competitive and affordable products needed....

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Updated 2024-05-21
The Mortgage IRD Interest Rate Differential Definition What is an Interest Rate Differential (IRD)? Interest Rate Differential, often abbreviated as IRD, is a crucial financial...

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Updated 2025-05-27
Mortgage Document Checklist We offer 2 options to send us important documents that all banks require to obtain your approval. This next step allows you to upload your confidenti...

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Updated 2023-12-29
The most accurate way to calculate a mortgage payout penalty. Click on your bank to calculate the penalty to break your mortgage early. ScotiabankTD BankRoyal BankBMOCIBCCoast C...

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Updated 2024-01-21
Renting vs Buying. Can we equate apples and oranges? I love the viewpoints on this topic. And have always found it so interesting that people think comparing apples to oranges i...

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Updated 2024-01-15
Mortgage Pre-Payment Privileges allow you to pay down the principle of your mortgage penalty free! Every lender is different. Some lenders have “cheaper” rate options, but only...

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Updated 2024-01-21
Understanding Non Arm’s Length Transactions A non arm’s length transaction in real estate refers to a situation where the buyer and seller have a pre-existing relationship. This...

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Updated 2025-05-27
What is a Refinance Mortgage mean for you? Refinancing is a strategy where homeowners replace their existing mortgage with a new one. This change typically comes with different...

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Updated 2024-01-03
What Makes Up Your Credit Score? The algorithm for calculating your Equifax / Transunion Credit Score can be rather mind boggling. However, it’s actually quite simple what impac...

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Updated 2022-01-27
You can and more then welcome too. However the benefit of the Purchase Plus Improvements mortgage is you get an incredibly low mortgage rate PLUS a low renovation loan “All in O...

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Updated 2022-01-27
Good Question. Because of our buying power as a licensed Mortgage Broker through the super broker network Verico Finex Lending. We are offered very low interest rates. But on to...