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Understanding Private Mortgages5 min

What Is a Private Mortgage?

A plain-language primer on how private mortgages work, who they are for, and how they differ from bank financing.

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Understanding Private Mortgages6 min

First vs. Second Mortgage Priority: What It Means

Understand mortgage lien positions, why priority matters to lenders, and how it affects your rate and risk.

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Understanding Private Mortgages5 min

How LTV Affects Your Private Mortgage Options

Loan-to-value ratio is the single most important metric in private lending. Learn how it shapes what you can borrow.

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Understanding Private Mortgages6 min

Exit Strategies: How Borrowers Repay Private Mortgages

Private mortgages are short-term by design. Explore the common exit paths — refinance, sale, and renewal — and how to plan for each.

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Borrower Guides4 min

The Document Checklist for Private Mortgage Applications

Collect the right paperwork before you apply. A complete checklist of what lenders need to assess your file quickly.

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Borrower Guides7 min

Self-Employed? How to Prepare Your Mortgage Application

Traditional lenders often decline self-employed borrowers. Here is how to document income, structure your application, and find the right lender.

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Borrower Guides8 min

Power of Sale: What It Is and What You Can Do

If your lender has issued a notice, time is critical. Understand the power of sale process in Ontario and your options at each stage.

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Borrower Guides5 min

Bridge Financing: When You Need to Close Before You Sell

Caught between two properties? Bridge loans let you close on a purchase before your current home sells. Here is how they work.

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Rates & Costs6 min

Understanding Private Mortgage Rates in Ontario

Private rates range from roughly 8% to 18%+. Learn what drives the spread and how to position your file for the best possible rate.

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Rates & Costs7 min

Total Cost of Borrowing: Beyond the Interest Rate

Lender fees, broker fees, legal costs, and appraisals all add up. This guide walks through every line item so there are no surprises.

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For Lenders & Investors8 min

Private Mortgage Investing: A Primer for New Investors

Mortgage investment corporations, syndicated mortgages, and direct lending explained for those new to real-estate-secured income.

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For Lenders & Investors6 min

How Private Mortgage Deals Are Structured

From commitment letter to closing, follow the lifecycle of a private mortgage deal and understand each party's role.

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