📅 Last Updated: October 4, 2021
✏️ Written By Lisa Rennie
🕵️ Fact-Checked by Caitlin Wood

Mortgages Edmonton - Compare Providers

ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 Up to $50,000Prime – 46.96%3 - 120
Up to $50,000
1001709683200 Dashloansup to $1,250 12%-32% 90 - 150 days
up to $1,250
231700524800 Parachute$5,000 - $25,000 24.99% - 29.99% 30 or 60
$5,000 - $25,000
151695254400 GoLoans$1250 16.06% (nominal) - 31.99% (effective) 3 - 5
$1250
111692748800 BreeUp to $250 0% Up to 61 days
Up to $250
81688083200 City Lending Centers (CLC)$150 - $1,600 10 - 35% 3 - 6
$150 - $1,600
1001686182400 Northstar Brokers$300 - $3,000 18% + fees 6
$300 - $3,000
1001686182400 Deposit My Cash Now$300 - $3,000 18% + fees 6
$300 - $3,000
1001686182400 My Next Pay$300 - $3,000 18% + fees 6
$300 - $3,000
61683676800 Windmill Microlending$15,000 6.7% Up to 60 months
$15,000
11670889600 Fora$1,000 - $10,000 19.9% - 46.9% -
$1,000 - $10,000
71666051200 Nyble$150 0% -
$150
1001643932800 FlexMoney$500 - $15,000 +18.9% APR 6 - 60
$500 - $15,000
131639094400 Loanz$1,000 - $15,000 29.9% - 46.9% APR   12 - 60
$1,000 - $15,000
301637280000 Symple Loans$5,000 - $50,000 5.75% - 22.99% Up to 84
$5,000 - $50,000
1001623369600 AfterpayVaries 0% 6 or 8 weeks
Varies
21620777600 Spring FinancialUp to $35,000 9.99% - 46.96% 6 - 60
Up to $35,000
171607558400 Helium Loans$500 - $50,000 6.99% - 46.99% 12 - 36
$500 - $50,000
1001598918400 LM Financial$1,000 - $15,000 - -
$1,000 - $15,000
1001598832000 LM Credit$500 – $15,000 + 25.99% 9 - 60
$500 – $15,000
1001595980800 FlexiLoans$200 - $1,200 25% - 32% -
$200 - $1,200
1001593561600 PayBright- 0+ 2 - 60
-
1001589155200 Moves Financial$2,500 15.65% AIR 13 - 26
$2,500
1001582243200 LendCare- - Up to 60
-
1001580947200 ECN Capital- - -
-
1001580860800 SimplyBorrowed$500 - $5,000 - 12 - 24
$500 - $5,000
1001580860800 Pebble Cash$350 - $1,000 - 2 - 12 weeks
$350 - $1,000
91580860800 Refresh Financial$1,600 - $25,000 19.99% APR 36 - 60
$1,600 - $25,000
161580774400 goPeer$1,000 - $25,000 7.5% - 31.5% APR 36 - 60
$1,000 - $25,000
1001579478400 North’n Loans$100 - $1,500 - -
$100 - $1,500
1001579478400 MDGUp to $5,000 29.78% - 44.8% 36 months
Up to $5,000
1001579219200 Loan or Credit$100 - $25,000 +4.9% -
$100 - $25,000
1001576713600 Flexiti Financial- Up to 35% -
-
181576713600 Financeit$500 - $100,000 6.99% - 14.99% 12 - 240
$500 - $100,000
1001575590400 Climb1800- 2900 15.99% 23 - 36
1800- 2900
1001562198400 Pylo Finance$500 - $15,000 15.99 - 39.99% 6 - 60
$500 - $15,000
1001560124800 Fresh Start FinanceUp to $15,000 29.99% - 46.96% 9 - 60
Up to $15,000
171545955200 MarbleUp to $20,000 18.99% - 24.99% 36 - 84
Up to $20,000
191552262400 Money Mart$1,000 - $15,000 29.9% or 46.90% 6 - 60
$1,000 - $15,000
1001569974400 Private Loan Shop$500 - $50,000 15 - 30% -
$500 - $50,000
1001551830400 Progressa$1,000 - $15,000 19% - 46.95% 6 - 60
$1,000 - $15,000
1001551398400 My Canada PaydayUp to $1,500 15% - 19% 14 days
Up to $1,500
1001551398400 Mr. Payday$100 - $1,500 15% - 17% 14 -31 days
$100 - $1,500
1001551398400 Money Provider$500 - $1,000 28% - 32% -
$500 - $1,000
1001551398400 Loan Express- - 14 days
-
181546128000 Loan AwayUp to $5,000 19.9% - 45.9% APR 6 - 36
Up to $5,000
1001551139200 Lendful$5,000 - $35,000 9.9%+ 6 - 60
$5,000 - $35,000
151551139200 LendDirectUp to $15,000 19.99% APR Open-end
Up to $15,000
1001550534400 Health Smart Financial Services$300 - $25,000 7.95%+ 36 - 60
$300 - $25,000
1001550534400 GoDay$100 - $1,500 - 14 days
$100 - $1,500
1001569974400 iCashUp to $1,500 15% - 23% -
Up to $1,500
1001550534400 Focus Financial Inc.Up to $1,500 Up to 59% APR 14 days
Up to $1,500
191550534400 FlexFi$2,500 + - -
$2,500 +
1001550534400 Eastern Loans$500 - $1,000 28% - 32% 3 -5
$500 - $1,000
1001550534400 DMO Credit$300 - $1,000 38% APR 3 - 4
$300 - $1,000
1001567555200 Cash Depot$300 - $3,000 18% + fees 6
$300 - $3,000
1001549238400 Credit 700$500 - $1,000 28% - 32% 4 - 5
$500 - $1,000
1001549238400 Credit2Go$250 - $1,000 29% APR 3 - 4
$250 - $1,000
201548720000 Ledn$500 - $1,000,000 7.9% 12
$500 - $1,000,000
1001548720000 ATB FinancialUp to $5,000 - 12 - 60
Up to $5,000
1001548720000 Amber Financial$1,000 - $50,000 4.6% – 49.96% 3 - 60
$1,000 - $50,000
1001548633600 Affirm Financial$300 - $7,500 29.9% - 39.9% 6 - 60
$300 - $7,500
1001548633600 310 Loan$50 - $1,500 - 14 days
$50 - $1,500
161545264000 Ferratum$2,000 - $10,000 18.9% - 54.9% 12 - 60
$2,000 - $10,000
1001545264000 SkyCap Financial$500 - $10,000 12.99% – 39.99% 9 – 36
$500 - $10,000
1001545264000 Fast Access Financial$500 – $10,000 Starting at 9.90% 12 - 36
$500 – $10,000
21543622400 Fairstone FinancialUp to $50,000 19.99% - 39.99% 6 - 120
Up to $50,000
101545264000 Consumer Capital Canada$500 - $12,500 19.99%+ 12 - 60
$500 - $12,500
1001545350400 LaminaUp to $1000 30% 3 - 5
Up to $1000
1001545350400 Loans SOSUp to $5,000 60% 6 - 60
Up to $5,000
1001545350400 Cashco FinancialUp to $7,000 - 6 – 60
Up to $7,000
1001545350400 UrLoan$500 - $2,500 29% - 46.95% 6 - 36
$500 - $2,500
51545350400 LoanMeNow$500 - $1000+ 28%-32% 3
$500 - $1000+
1001545350400 Captain Cash$500 – $750 28% – 34.4% 3
$500 – $750
1001545350400 BC Loans$500 – $750 23% - 34.4% 3 – 12
$500 – $750
1001545350400 Urgent Loans$300 - $1500 27% - 35% 3 - 4
$300 - $1500
41545264000 easyfinancial$500 - $100,000 Starting at 29.99% 9 - 84
$500 - $100,000
31545264000 Mogo FinanceUp to $3,500 47.72% -
Up to $3,500
101545177600 Borrowell$1,000 - $35,000 5.99% - 29.19% 36 - 60
$1,000 - $35,000
181545177600 Magical Credit$100 - $20,000 Up to 46.8% Up to 60
$100 - $20,000
1001569974400 Speedy CashUp to $1,500 15% - 23% 14 days
Up to $1,500
ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 Up to $50,000Prime – 46.96%3 - 120
Up to $50,000
21669852800 Driven$5,000 - $300,000 - 3 - 24 months
$5,000 - $300,000
1001648512000 2M7 Financial Solutions$10,000 - $250,000 Varies 6-12
$10,000 - $250,000
1001620345600 TD Bank- - 12 - 60
-
1001611878400 Accord Financial$5,000 - $30,000,000 - Up to 18
$5,000 - $30,000,000
171607558400 Helium Loans$500 - $50,000 6.99% - 46.99% 6 - 36
$500 - $50,000
1001598918400 Loop- - -
-
1001592438400 Core Capital Group Inc- - -
-
1001585612800 BarterPay- 0.9% - 12% 6 months - 5 years
-
1001581984000 Clearbanc$10,000 - $10,000,000 6% - 12.5% -
$10,000 - $10,000,000
1001581033600 GE Capital- - -
-
1001581033600 We Can Financial- - -
-
1001581033600 Wajax Equipment- - -
-
1001580947200 Key Equipment Financing- - -
-
1001580947200 Corl$10,000 - $1,000,000 - -
$10,000 - $1,000,000
1001580860800 Yellowhead Equipment Finance Ltd- - -
-
1001580860800 Specialty Truck Financing- - -
-
1001580860800 Travelers Financial- - -
-
1001580860800 Peel Financial- - -
-
1001580860800 Pioneer Financial Services$5,000 - $1,000,000 - -
$5,000 - $1,000,000
1001580860800 Polaris Leasing- - -
-
1001580860800 Patron West- - -
-
1001580860800 Payabilityup to $250,000 - -
up to $250,000
1001580860800 Planet Financial- - -
-
1001580688000 RiseUp to $10,000 - -
Up to $10,000
1001580256000 Merchant Growth$5,000 - $500,000 - 6 - 18 months
$5,000 - $500,000
1001579478400 Onesta- - -
-
1001579478400 Lionhart Capital$10,000- $30,000,000 Min 4.95% -
$10,000- $30,000,000
1001579478400 Lift Capital- - 12 - 120
-
1001579478400 Leaseline- - 24 to 60
-
1001579478400 Lease Direct- - -
-
1001579478400 John Deere- - -
-
1001579046400 Hitachi Capital Canada- - -
-
1001578873600 Guardian Leasing- - -
-
1001577059200 Export Development Canada- - -
-
1001577059200 Essex Lease Financial Corporation- - -
-
1001577059200 Equilease- - -
-
1001575849600 Alliance Financing Group LTD$5,000 - $150,000 15% + 6 - 24
$5,000 - $150,000
1001575849600 CanaCapUp to $250,000 - -
Up to $250,000
1001575590400 CLE Capital- - -
-
1001575590400 Canada Equipment Loan- - -
-
11545955200 SharpShooter Funding$5,000 - $150,000 Fee-Based: Starting at 9% 12 - 60
$5,000 - $150,000
1001552262400 First West Credit Union$500,000 - $10,000,000 - -
$500,000 - $10,000,000
1001548720000 ATB FinancialUp to $5,000 Prime +7% or 8% 36 - 60
Up to $5,000
1001552262400 Laurentian Bank of CanadaUp to $250,000 - Up to 10 years
Up to $250,000
1001552262400 HSBC Bank Canada- - -
-
1001552262400 National BankUp to $1,000,000 - -
Up to $1,000,000
1001551830400 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)$10,000+ - Up to 15 years
$10,000+
1001551830400 ScotiabankUp to $1,000,000 -   Up to 15 years
Up to $1,000,000
1001551830400 Bank of Montreal (BMO)Up to $500,000 - Up to 10 years
Up to $500,000
1001551830400 Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)$5,000 - $10,000 - Up to 7 years
$5,000 - $10,000
1001551398400 CWB National Leasing$3,500+ - -
$3,500+
1001551398400 Money in Motion$10,000 - $1,000,000 4% - 14% 12 - 84
$10,000 - $1,000,000
1001551139200 Lease LinkUp to $75,000 - Up to 18
Up to $75,000
1001550534400 FundThrough$500-$50,000 0.5% weekly 12 week cycles
$500-$50,000
1001550534400 Econolease Financial Services Inc.$1,000 - $1,000,000 6% - 20% -
$1,000 - $1,000,000
1001550534400 Easylease CorpUp to $5,000,000 4.5% 24 - 72
Up to $5,000,000
1001550534400 Dynamic Capital- - -
-
1001550534400 Capify$5,000 - $200,000 - -
$5,000 - $200,000
1001549411200 Canadian Equipment Finance$50,000 - $12,000,000 - 24 - 96
$50,000 - $12,000,000
1001549411200 Capital Key$5,000 - $1,000,000+ - 1 - 60
$5,000 - $1,000,000+
1001549238400 Cashbloom$5,000 - $1,000,000 - 3 - 24
$5,000 - $1,000,000
1001548720000 BFS Capital$5,000 - $5,000,000 - 4 - 18
$5,000 - $5,000,000
1001548720000 BDCUp to $100,000 6.05% + 60
Up to $100,000
1001548720000 Baron Finance$10,000+ 18% - 22% -
$10,000+
1001548720000 B2B Bank$10,000 - $300,000 4.70% - 5.45% -
$10,000 - $300,000
1001548633600 AOne Financial SolutionsUp to $5,000,000 5% - 10% 12 - 60
Up to $5,000,000
101545177600 Borrowell$1,000 - $35,000 5.6% – 25.5% 36 – 60
$1,000 - $35,000
1001545264000 iCapital$5,000 - $250,000 - 3-18
$5,000 - $250,000
1001545264000 Lendified$5,000 - $150,000 - 3 - 24
$5,000 - $150,000
61545350400 IOU Financial$5,000 – $100,000 15% + 12 – 18
$5,000 – $100,000
1001545264000 Company Capital$5,000 – $100,000 Starting at 6.87% 3 – 18
$5,000 – $100,000
51545177600 OnDeck$5,000-$250,000 8% - 29% APR 6 - 18
$5,000-$250,000
41545177600 Lending Loop$5,000 – $500,000 Starting at 5.9% 3 – 60
$5,000 – $500,000
1001545264000 SkyCap Financial$500 - $10,000 12.99% – 39.99% 9 – 36
$500 - $10,000
1001561507200 Thinking CapitalUp to $300,000 - -
Up to $300,000
ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 Up to $50,000Prime – 46.96%3 - 120
Up to $50,000
41632960000 SafeLendUp to $50,000 15.99% + 12 -72
Up to $50,000
61624233600 Auto Credit DealsUp to $50,000 29.99% – 46.96% 12 - 96
Up to $50,000
171607558400 Helium Loans$500 - $50,000 - 24 - 60
$500 - $50,000
1001594339200 Alphera Financial Services- - -
-
1001582761600 Go Auto- - 12 - 96
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61582761600 Eden Park- 11.9% - 22.9% Up to 84
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1001581033600 WeFinanceCars- + 4.9% -
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1001581033600 Walker Financial Services- - -
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1001580688000 Rifco- - -
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1001579478400 National Powersports Financing- - -
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1001579478400 LMG Finance- - -
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1001579478400 Loans2Go- - -
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1001578873600 iA Auto Finance- +8.99% -
-
1001578873600 Gamache Group- - -
-
1001551830400 Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)$5,000 - $10,000 - up to 84
$5,000 - $10,000
1001552262400 Laurentian Bank of CanadaUp to $250,000 - 12 - 60
Up to $250,000
1001552262400 National BankUp to $1,000,000 - up to 96
Up to $1,000,000
1001551830400 DesjardinsUp to $100,000 - 6 - 96
Up to $100,000
1001551830400 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)$10,000+ - 12 - 96
$10,000+
1001551830400 ScotiabankUp to $1,000,000 - up to 96
Up to $1,000,000
1001577059200 Daimler Truck Financial- - up to 72
-
1001577059200 DealerPlan Financial- - -
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1001575849600 Coast Capital Savings- Starting at 4% Up to 84
-
1001575849600 Canada Auto Finance$5000 - $45,000 4.90 % - 29.95% APR 36 - 72
$5000 - $45,000
1001575849600 Credit River Capital Inc- - -
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1001575590400 Capital Trust Financial- - -
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1001575590400 Canadian Truck Loan- - -
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1001575504000 Canada Car Loans- - -
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1001574985600 Calmont Leasing- - -
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21569974400 Car Loans Canada$7500 - $59,995 3.95% + 12 - 96
$7500 - $59,995
1001562112000 Car Creditex- Up to 49.9% -
-
1001561507200 Auto Capital Canada- - -
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1001561507200 Carfinco- - Up to 84
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11560124800 Canada DrivesUp to $100,000 3.99% - 19.9% 24 -96
Up to $100,000
1001551830400 Prefera FinanceUp to $30,000 - -
Up to $30,000
1001548720000 Approve Canada- - -
-
1001548633600 2nd Chance Automotive- 4.2%+ -
-
1001545264000 SkyCap Financial$500 - $10,000 12.99% – 39.99% 9 – 36
$500 - $10,000
1001545177600 Splash Auto Finance by RifcoUp to $50,000 - -
Up to $50,000
1001545177600 Carloans411$5,000 – $40,000 - 12 – 72
$5,000 – $40,000
1001545177600 AutoArriba- - Maximum 84
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ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 Up to $50,000Prime – 46.96%3 - 120
Up to $50,000
1001578873600 Instant Loans Canada$1,000 - $35,000 - 24 - 60
$1,000 - $35,000
1001545264000 BHM FinancialUp to $25,000 - 12 - 60
Up to $25,000
ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 N/AN/AN/A
N/A
71708473600 Blue Pearl MortgageVaries Varies 1 - 10 years
Varies
51700524800 Rocket Mortgage- - -
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1001695945600 Mortgage Intelligence- - -
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1001695772800 QuestMortgage- - -
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41690934400 Neo MortgageVaries 5.54%+ Varies
Varies
21688601600 nestoMin $100,000 5.34%+ 2 - 10 years
Min $100,000
31679616000 Frank Mortgage$100,000 - $2 million Fixed, variable, or adjustable rates 1 - 5 years
$100,000 - $2 million
1001627344000 Peoples Bank- 1.94% - 2.45% 12 - 60
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21620777600 Spring FinancialUp to $35,000 - -
Up to $35,000
1001581033600 Mortgage Alliance- 2.74% - 6.30% 12 - 120
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1001580947200 Paradigm- - -
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1001580860800 Verico- - -
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1001580860800 True North Mortgage- 2.64% - 4.45% 12 - 120
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1001580860800 Tangerine$50,000+ 2.74% - 3.49% 12- 120
$50,000+
1001580860800 Think Financial- - 36 - 60
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1001580860800 Turnedaway- - -
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1001580860800 REICO- - -
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1001580688000 Motusbank- 2.79% - 6.00% 6 - 60
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1001579478400 Mortgage Architects- 2.74% - 3.70% 6 - 120
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1001578873600 IntelliMortgage- - -
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1001578873600 Invis- 2.69% - 3.95% 6 - 120
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1001577059200 Equitable Bank$25,000 - $800,000 4.59% - 5.64% 6 - 60
$25,000 - $800,000
1001577059200 Dominion Lending Center- - -
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1001577059200 Fisgard Asset Management- -- -
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1001577059200 First National Financial LP- 2.84% - 7.30% -
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1001574985600 CMLS Financials$100,000 - $750,000 - 12 - 120
$100,000 - $750,000
1001574899200 CHIP Reverse Mortgagemin 25,000 3.89.% - 4.84% 12 - 60
min 25,000
1001574899200 CanWise- 2.23% - 4.45% -
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1001560124800 Centum- 2.89% - 3.79% -
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1001548806400 Capital Direct$10,000 - $1,500,000 Varies 12 - 24
$10,000 - $1,500,000
1001548720000 Broker Financial Group Inc.- 2.41% - 3.84% -
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1001548720000 Bridgewater Bank- - -
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11517097600 Alpine Credits$10,000+ Based on equity -
$10,000+
ProviderServicesRating
00 Debt Consolidation Program, Debt Settlement Program, Consumer Proposal, Bankruptcy Consultation
N/A (Referrer)
1001576540800 BDO Credit Counselling, Bankruptcy, Consumer Proposal
1001576540800 Full Circle Debt Solutions Inc Credit Counselling, Debt Management Program
1001576368000 Consolidated Credit Credit Counselling, Debt Management Program
1001576454400 4Pillars Debt Restructuring, After Care - Credit Rebuilding Program, Corporate Debt Restructuring

If buying a house is on your agenda sometime soon, then you’ll need to start thinking about getting approved for a mortgage. Home loans make purchasing a house possible for Canadians, especially given the high cost of homes.

That said, there are different mortgage products available, each of which caters to specific types of borrowers. Below, we’ll discuss all the ins and outs of mortgages in Edmonton to help you determine which product is best suited for your financial situation.

Look here for more information about traditional loans in Edmonton.

Types of Mortgages in Edmonton

Edmonton consumers have a variety of mortgage products available to them. The one you choose will depend on what you’re comfortable with and your financial health.

Conventional mortgages – In order to be eligible for a conventional mortgage in Edmonton, you’ll need to come up with a minimum 20% down payment. Not only will such a hefty down payment amount mean a smaller loan, but it will also mean avoiding mortgage default insurance.

Also referred to as CMHC insurance, this policy is designed to protect the lender in case you default on your mortgage, even though you’re the one paying for the policy. With a smaller loan amount, the default risk is lower, which is why lenders waive this policy for borrowers who come up with at least 20% down.

High-ratio mortgages – If you cannot come up with a 20% down payment, then you may be able to qualify for a high-ratio mortgage. As the name suggests, the ratio between the loan amount and the value of the property is quite high. The less you’re able to put forth as a down payment, the higher your loan amount will have to be.

With high ratio mortgages, mortgage default insurance will need to be paid throughout the life of the loan. These mortgages allow a minimum down payment of 5%.

Fixed-rate mortgages – Lenders make their money from mortgages through the interest rates they charge, and with a fixed-rate mortgage, the rate will remain constant throughout the loan term. Buyers in Edmonton who prefer predictable monthly payments may opt for fixed-rate mortgages because payments will always stay the same. Further, this type of mortgage might also be preferable if it’s anticipated that rates will be increasing in the near future.

Adjustable-rate mortgages – The interest rate for adjustable-rate mortgages in Edmonton will change during different intervals. The introductory period of these types of mortgages typically features an interest rate that is lower than fixed-rate mortgages. But when this period ends, the rate will change and can either increase or decrease.

Read this to learn what you should do when your mortgage rates increase.

Second mortgages – Also referred to as a home equity loan, a second mortgage is a type of loan that Edmonton homeowners may be able to take advantage of. If you already own a home and have some equity accumulated, you may be eligible for a home equity loan.

Equity simply refers to the value of your home minus the loan amount you still owe on your mortgage. If you have at least 80% equity, a second mortgage may be an option for you.

Bridge loans – If you have bad credit and are looking to fix it, a bridge loan might be a good option for you. This type of loan can be an ideal short-term solution for you to improve your credit score while using the equity in your home to cover any expense you need to cover.

When it comes to real estate transactions, a bridge loan represents a loan provided by a lender to bridge the gap between the sale of your current home and the purchase of a new one, especially when the closing dates overlap.

Cost of Buying a House in CanadaDo you know what it costs to buy a house in your city? Check out this infographic.

Why Get Pre-Approved For a Mortgage in Edmonton?

It’s highly recommended that homebuyers in Edmonton get pre-approved for a home loan before beginning the search for a new home. There are a handful of reasons for this.

Determine how much you can afford. A mortgage pre-approval letter will tell you how big of a loan you could get approved for, which will be a direct indication of how much you can afford in a new home. Having a clear idea of your affordability will help you to focus on properties that fall within your budget. It will also help you avoid wasting time looking at homes that are not within your financial reach.

Be a more attractive buyer to sellers. For obvious reasons, sellers want to make sure that the buyers they engage in negotiations with are financially qualified to afford the home purchase. It can be extremely frustrating for an offer to be accepted, only to find out that the buyer is unable to secure a mortgage Edmonton.

While a pre-approval doesn’t guarantee mortgage approval, it certainly is a step in the right direction and helps ensure sellers that you are serious about buying and are financially capable of making a home purchase.

Move the final mortgage approval along faster. The actual final mortgage approval process doesn’t start until after an offer has been accepted. Only then will the lender actually move forward with the final stages, as they will need to know what the actual purchase price of the home is before determining how much of a loan you will actually be approved for.

That said, being pre-approved allows a lot of the work to be done beforehand, giving the lender a head start on getting the mortgage finalized.

Click here to see if you should spend your entire pre-approval amount when buying a home.

Payment Options For Mortgages in Edmonton

Once your mortgage has been approved and the closing date arrives, you’ll be responsible for repaying the loan amount borrowed. To fully pay back the loan amount, you’ll need to make installment payments. The frequency of these payments will depend on what you prefer and what your lender is able to offer you. That said, the following are the typical payment frequencies to repay your mortgage:

  • Monthly – Payments are made on a monthly basis.
  • Semi-monthly – Payments are made twice a month.
  • Accelerated bi-weekly – Payments are made every two weeks. This arrangement works out to two extra payments every year compared to semi-monthly payments.
  • Weekly – Payments are made on a weekly basis.

For more information about your mortgage payment options, read this other article.

Understanding Mortgage Amortization Periods

The amortization period of a mortgage represents the entire length of time that you have to repay the loan amount in full. These should be differentiated from a mortgage “term,” which is the length of time that you are committed to your lender, mortgage rate, and conditions of your home loan.

Look here if you’re having trouble distinguishing between your amortization and mortgage term.

Buyers in Edmonton tend to favour longer amortization periods because the monthly payments are smaller. That’s because you have a much longer amount of time to repay the loan amount in full. However, you’ll be paying more in interest over the life of the loan compared to shorter amortization periods, making the loan more expensive. Plus, it will take longer to pay the mortgage off.

Some buyers prefer shorter amortization periods because they can pay a lot less in interest overall and can pay off the loan much sooner. However, buyers must be able to afford the higher monthly payments that come with these shorter amortization periods.

Amortization periods are generally 10, 15, 20, or 25 years in length.

Credit Score Requirements in Edmonton

There are a few key factors that go into your qualification for a mortgage in Edmonton, and your credit score is one of them. Credit scores range from 300 to 900, with 900 being a perfect score. Lenders prefer to work with borrowers who are as close to 900 as possible, as this typically means that they are more responsible with their finances and would pose less of a risk as a borrower.

Generally speaking, a credit score of anywhere between 650 to 680 is the minimum score required for mortgage approval in Edmonton, though the exact number will vary from one lender to the next. Higher credit scores increase the odds of mortgage approval, as well as lower interest rates.

On the other hand, a low credit score puts you at risk of being denied a mortgage. Even with mortgage approval, the rate offered would likely be higher, making the mortgage more expensive over the long haul.

Canadian Credit ScoreCheck out this infographic to learn more about credit scores.

Can You Qualify For a Mortgage With a Bad Credit Score?

What if your credit score is lower than 650? Can you still get a mortgage?

While a traditional lender in Edmonton might give you a harder time with mortgage approval, you may find better luck with an alternative lender. There are many alternative lenders in Edmonton who work with bad credit borrowers when the banks say no.

In order to get approved, less weight will be placed on your credit score and more focus will be put on your assets and income. Also, your most recent payment activity will also be looked at.

Wondering what else bad credit lenders look at when assessing loan eligibility? Find out here.

It should be noted that even though you may have a better chance of being approved with an alternative lender as opposed to the bank, the interest rate you will be charged will probably be a lot higher than it would be with a conventional home loan.

Consider a Co-Signer

You can also consider getting a co-signer if you can’t get approved on your own. A co-signer is someone who is financially healthy and is willing to take on the responsibility of taking over your payments if you ever default on your home loan.

If you have some time before buying a home, perhaps your best bet is to take steps to improve your credit score. To do this, consider doing all of the following:

  • Make debt payments on time
  • Make more than your minimum credit card payments
  • Pay down your debt
  • Don’t apply for too many loans
  • Keep old accounts open
  • Don’t spend any more than 20% to 30% of your credit card limit

Read this to learn more ways if buying a house with bad credit in Canada.

Comparing Mortgages in Edmonton

It’s helpful to compare what different lenders are offering you to make sure you are getting the most affordable mortgage and one that’s most suitable for what you’re comfortable with. When comparing mortgage products, be sure to look at the following factors:

  • Term
  • Amortization period
  • Interest rate
  • Fees
  • Early repayment period
  • Payment frequency

Alternatively, you could work with a mortgage broker who will do all the comparison shopping for you to save you time and effort.

Here are some questions that you should ask your mortgage broker.

How to Save For a Down Payment

In order to secure a mortgage, you will need to pay a down payment up front. Different types of mortgages require a different minimum down payment amounts, as already discussed above. As such, you’ll need to meet the specific requirements of your mortgage when it comes to the necessary down payment.

But a down payment can be tough to save up for. Given the prices of homes these days, it can be difficult to come up with a few thousand dollars in a lump sum. As such, it’s important that you take steps to save up for a down payment long before you apply for a mortgage.

Here are some tips to saving up for a down payment in Edmonton:

  • Automate your savings
  • Save your down payment funds in a separate savings account
  • Borrow from family
  • Pay off your high-interest credit card debt to free up money for your down payment
  • Consolidate your debt
  • Apply for the Home Buyer’s Plan by borrowing from your RRSPs

Looking to Secure a Mortgage in Edmonton?

Purchasing a home in Edmonton is a major expense. That’s why mortgages are so helpful, as they make achieving homeownership a reality. After assessing your finances and credit score, it’s time to start looking for a mortgage. Be sure to call Loans Canada to help guide you to the right lender or mortgage product for you.

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