📅 Last Updated: October 4, 2021
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Mortgages London - 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
211700524800 AimFinance$1,000 - $5,000 46% 9-24
$1,000 - $5,000
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
1001642723200 Pay2Dayup to $1,500 - -
up to $1,500
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
1001600646400 Iceberg Finance$1,000-$7,500 12.99% - 29.99% 24 - 60
$1,000-$7,500
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
1001551830400 Prudent Financial ServicesUp to $500,000 5.75% – 9.9% negotiable
Up to $500,000
1001594684800 Lendle$100 - $2,000 0% -
$100 - $2,000
1001593561600 PayBright- 0+ 2 - 60
-
1001589155200 Moves Financial$2,500 15.65% AIR 13 - 26
$2,500
1001582243200 LendCare- - Up to 60
-
1001581033600 X-bankers$5,000+ - Up to 60
$5,000+
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
1001579219200 Instant Payday Canada- 15% - 19% -
-
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
1001551830400 Payday King$100 - $1,000 546% APR 14 days
$100 - $1,000
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 Loan & Go$250 -$1,250 29% 3 - 6
$250 -$1,250
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
1001549411200 Capital Cash$100 - $1,000 546% APR 14 days
$100 - $1,000
1001549411200 Cash 4 You$1,000 -$15,000 46.93% 12 - 60
$1,000 -$15,000
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 Credit Club$100 - $1,500 90% - 390% APR 14 days
$100 - $1,500
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 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
1001545955200 Newstart CanadaUp to $20,000 19% - 49% 36 - 48
Up to $20,000
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
1001545177600 LendingMate$2,000 – $10,000 34.9% - 43% 12 - 60
$2,000 – $10,000
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 514 LoansUp to $3,000 22% - 35% 3 - 4
Up to $3,000
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
21568937600 Cash Money$1,500 – $10,000 Varies by province Varies
$1,500 – $10,000
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
ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 Up to $50,000Prime – 46.96%3 - 120
Up to $50,000
31697414400 SafeBorrowUp to $800,000 9% - 49.99% 3, 6, 9, or 12
Up to $800,000
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
1001603756800 Accelerated Payments- - -
-
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
1001581292800 SNAP Financial Group- - -
-
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 Toronto Truck Loan 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
1001552262400 PACE Credit Union- Competitive -
-
1001552262400 DUCA Credit Union- - -
-
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 DesjardinsUp to $100,000 - -
Up to $100,000
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 Line Capital$5,000+ 4.9% - 24.99% 18 - 48
$5,000+
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 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
31679529600 ClutchVaries 8.49% + 24 - 96 months
Varies
1001643846400 Fix4 Capitalup to $10,000 19.99% 12 - 36
up to $10,000
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
1001610409600 Advantagewon- - -
-
171607558400 Helium Loans$500 - $50,000 - 24 - 60
$500 - $50,000
51606435200 Go To Loans$500 - $10,000 29.95%+ up to 48
$500 - $10,000
1001600646400 Iceberg Finance$1,000-$7,500 12.99% - 29.99% 12 - 84
$1,000-$7,500
1001594339200 Alphera Financial Services- - -
-
1001582761600 Go Auto- - 12 - 96
-
61582761600 Eden Park- 11.9% - 22.9% Up to 84
-
1001582761600 Auto Loan Solutions- 0% - 29.5% -
-
1001581033600 WeFinanceCars- + 4.9% -
-
1001581033600 Walker Financial Services- - -
-
1001580688000 Rifco- - -
-
1001579478400 National Powersports Financing- - -
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1001579478400 LMG Finance- - -
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1001579478400 Loans2Go- - -
-
1001579219200 Leisure Trailer Sales- - -
-
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- - -
-
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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1001575504000 Canada Car Loans- - -
-
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- - -
-
1001561507200 Carfinco- - Up to 84
-
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
1001551830400 Prudent Financial ServicesUp to $500,000 5.75% – 9.9% negotiable
Up to $500,000
1001550534400 Dixie Auto Loans- - -
-
1001548720000 Approve Canada- - -
-
1001548633600 2nd Chance Automotive- 4.2%+ -
-
1001545955200 Newstart CanadaUp to $20,000 19% - 49% 36 - 48
Up to $20,000
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
1001545955200 Newstart CanadaUp to $20,000 19% - 49% 36 - 48
Up to $20,000
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- - -
-
61696377600 Mortgage Maestro- 5.69% + -
-
1001695945600 Mortgage Intelligence- - -
-
1001695772800 QuestMortgage- - -
-
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
41541030400 Meridian Credit Union- Varies 6 months - 5 years
-
1001627344000 Peoples Bank- 1.94% - 2.45% 12 - 60
-
21620777600 Spring FinancialUp to $35,000 - -
Up to $35,000
1001551830400 Prudent Financial ServicesUp to $500,000 5.75% – 9.9% negotiable
Up to $500,000
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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1001580688000 Northwood Mortgage- 2.74% - 4.45% 12 - 120
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1001580688000 Matrix Mortgage Global- - -
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1001579478400 Mortgage Architects- 2.74% - 3.70% 6 - 120
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1001579132800 Finser Mortgages- 2.79% - 4.45% -
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1001578873600 IntelliMortgage- - -
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1001578873600 Invis- 2.69% - 3.95% 6 - 120
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1001578268800 Manzilup to 4,000,000 3.49% - 5.49% 12 - 300
up to 4,000,000
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 Raymond Chabot 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 you’re planning to buy a home in London in the near future, now is the time to start shopping around for a mortgage. Preparing yourself for mortgage approval and selecting the right mortgage product for you is a crucial step in the home buying process and can help you secure a home loan that is affordable and suits your budget.

Let’s dig deeper into mortgages in London to help you get more familiar with how these types of loans work and help you determine which mortgage product is most suitable for your financial situation.

To learn more about the mortgage stress test, check out this article.

Mortgage Insurance Rules in London

In London and Canada in general, mortgage default insurance is required on all high-ratio mortgages, which are those that involve a loan amount that is over 80% of the purchase price of a home. That means that if you need to take out a loan for more than 80% of what you agreed to pay for a home, you’ll have to pay for mortgage default insurance.

Also referred to as CMC mortgage insurance, this type of insurance is meant to help people in London and Canadians in-general buy a home even if they are unable to come up with a high down payment amount. It’s also meant to help protect lenders against the higher chances of delinquent borrowers in the event that mortgage payments are not paid.

Without this type of insurance, mortgage interest rates would be higher, which would make it much more difficult for buyers to realize their dreams of homeownership.

In order to avoid paying mortgage default insurance, borrowers must be able to come up with at least 20% of the purchase price of the home as a down payment. Otherwise, the minimum down payment amount for high-ratio mortgages is 5%, in which case mortgage default insurance would have to be paid.

For even more information about high ratio mortgage insurance, click here.

How to Save For a Down Payment in London

As already mentioned, a down payment is required to secure a mortgage in London, the minimum amount required is 5%. But even 5% can be a hefty amount given the home prices in London and in other cities across Ontario and Canada. In London, the average price of a home is $405,186, and 5% of that would be $20,309.

That’s a lot of money for the average consumer to be able to pay upfront in one lump sum without having had the time and made the effort to save up. As such, it’s important for homebuyers to give themselves some time and take certain measures to save up for a down payment long before they start their search for a home.

Some ways to save for a down payment in London may include:

  • Dedicating a savings account specifically for your down payment
  • Having a certain amount or percentage of your paycheck automatically deducted and deposited into your down payment savings account
  • Paying off high-interest debts as quickly as possible to free up more money
  • Cutting back on frivolous spending
  • Creating a reasonable budget
  • Selling or downsize your car
  • Borrowing from family or friends

If possible, consider trying to save more than a 5% down payment. There are some good reasons why a larger down payment amount is helpful:

  • Avoid paying mortgage default insurance
  • Take out a smaller loan and owe less to the bank
  • Make smaller loan payments every month
  • Potentially get a lower interest rate as a result of a smaller loan amount

Interested in how to borrow money for a down payment? This article is for you.

Credit Score Required For a Mortgage in London

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender in London will look at a variety of factors before deciding whether or not to approve your application. And one of the more important aspects of your financial background is your credit score.

While different lenders in London may have their own minimum credit score required before they issue mortgages, the minimum score typically required ranges anywhere from 650 to 680. A high credit score gives lenders some assurance that the borrower they are considering lending to will be more likely to make all payments on time and in full each month.

A borrower in London with a low credit score, on the other hand, is considered a risky consumer and is less likely to get approved for a home loan. That’s because a lower credit score makes a consumer more likely to default on their loan payments, which is exactly the opposite of what lenders in London are looking for.

The higher your credit score, the better the odds of getting approved for a mortgage. Not only that, but a higher score will also afford you with a lower interest rate, which will make your mortgage more affordable over the long run.

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Alternative Mortgage Options For Bad Credit Consumers in London

Applying for a mortgage with a bad credit score may set you up for disappointment if you apply with conventional lenders in London. As already mentioned, traditional lenders typically prefer to work with consumers with a decent credit score of no less than around 680. If your score is under that mark, you run the risk of your mortgage application being turned down.

That said, there may be other alternatives besides applying with a conventional lender if you have a bad credit score:

Bad credit loans. Rather than applying for a conventional loan with a traditional lender, consider seeking a mortgage in London with an alternative or “bad credit” lender. There are many private lenders available who deal specifically with bad credit borrowers.

Rather than placing much of the emphasis on credit scores, these lenders in London will look more closely at your income, assets, and most recent payment activity when gauging whether or not to extend a mortgage. That said, it should be noted that such loans will more likely come with a higher interest rate compared to conventional mortgages.

Cosigners. If you’re unable to secure a conventional mortgage because of a low credit score, perhaps someone close to you with a high credit score may be willing to cosign on the loan with you. In this case, the cosigner would help you get approved for the mortgage and promise to take over the mortgage payments in the event that you are no longer able to make the payments yourself.

Waiting and improving your credit score. If you’re not in a rush to buy a home, consider waiting and taking the time to improve your credit score first. Rather than searching for a bad credit loan in London and paying a higher interest rate, you can secure a conventional home loan at a lower rate if your credit score improves at some point in the near future.

Some ways to improve your score include:

  • Making all bill payments on time
  • Spending no more than 20% to 30% of your credit card limit
  • Making more than your minimum credit card payments each month
  • Not taking out any additional loans or credit lines

Bridge loans. A bridge loan is a type of loan that’s generally taken out for a short period of time until the arrangement for a larger loan is made available. They’re basically temporary loans that are secured by your home and are named as such because they essentially “bridge” the gap between the sale of a new home and a new mortgage. In other words, you’re actually borrowing your down payment on your new home.

Learn how to negotiate the best mortgage contract based on your needs.

What Are the Hidden Costs of Buying a House in London?

It’s important for all homebuyers in London to understand that mortgage payments are only part of the financial equation. There are plenty of other costs associated with buying a house in London, including the following:

  • Closing costs. These can include, lender fees, appraisals, title fees, lawyer fees, escrow fees, and mortgage interest.
  • Home inspection. All buyers should include a home inspection condition in their purchase agreement which gives them the chance to scope out the condition of the home before buying.
  • Property taxes. Depending on your exact postal code, the rate of property taxes that you have to pay every year will vary.
  • Home insurance. Your mortgage won’t be approved unless you’re able to show proof that your home is insurable.
  • Utility bills
  • Maintenance and repairs

For a comprehensive list of Ontario closing costs? Take a look at this article.

How To Get Your Finances in Order Before You Apply For a Mortgage in London

Before you even speak with a mortgage broker and start your house-hunting search, take some time to get your finances in order first. To do this, consider the following steps:

  • Pull your credit report to see where your credit score is at
  • Look for errors in your credit report and have them investigated and fixed
  • Take steps to improve your credit score if necessary (with the tips mentioned above)
  • Find out what the current mortgage interest rates are
  • Be realistic about what you can afford
  • Start saving for a down payment
  • Cut back on spending
  • Make all efforts to whittle down your debt as much as possible

Mortgage Pre-Approvals in London

Before you start looking at new homes, speak with your mortgage broker first to get pre-approved for a mortgage London. A pre-approval is basically a promise letter from your lender that you can be approved for a specific loan amount at a certain interest rate based on your current financial situation.

Keep in mind that this doesn’t guarantee final mortgage approval, especially if some things change with your situation before the closing of the home. Further, pre-approval letters expire after 90 to 120 days, after which they’re no longer valid.

While mortgage pre-approvals are not mandatory, they’re a good idea to get. For starters, they’ll help you determine exactly how much you’d be able to afford. There’s no sense in looking at homes that are far out of your reach. Knowing what you can afford will help you focus on properties that match your budget.

Being pre-approved for a mortgage will also help to strengthen your position in the eyes of sellers. This is especially helpful if it’s a seller’s market and the competition with other buyers is rather fierce. In this case, you’ll stand a better chance at winning a deal with a seller for a home that you love.

Should you spend your entire mortgage pre-approval amount? Find out here.

Mortgage Payment Options in London

A mortgage is a type of installment loan, which means that the full loan amount is paid back in regular installments. When it comes to mortgages, you have some options in terms of the frequency of your payments:

  • Monthly
  • Semi-monthly/Bi-weekly (payments are made twice a month)
  • Accelerated bi-weekly (payments are made every two weeks)
  • Weekly

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Types of Mortgages Available in London

There are different types of mortgages in London that are available for you, including the following:

Fixed-rate mortgages – These are commonly-chosen mortgages among borrowers in London because the payments are more predictable and easier to fit within a budget. As the name suggests, a fixed-rate mortgage means the interest rate associated with the loan does not change throughout the term.

That means the mortgage payments stay the same, with slightly less being paid toward interest and slightly more being contributed to the principal portion with every payment, though the entire payment amount doesn’t change. Fixed-rate mortgages give borrowers in London some assurance that they have locked in at a good rate if it’s anticipated that rates will increase in the near future.

Variable-rate mortgages – Interest rates with variable-rate mortgages will fluctuate throughout the mortgage term. The initial rate offered is usually lower than that of fixed-rate mortgages during the “introductory period.”

When this period expires, however, the rate will change and can either go up or down depending on the prime rate stipulated by the Bank of Canada. The rate will change periodically throughout the term at specific intervals as well.

Some borrowers in London choose this type of mortgage because of the lower rate at the onset of the term. And if they plan to sell before the introductory period ends, they don’t have to worry about what rates will do. Further, if rates are expected to decrease at some point in the near future, borrowers with a variable-rate mortgage can take advantage of lower rates and therefore some savings.

Conventional mortgages – A conventional mortgage is one that requires a minimum of 20% down payment and does not require mortgage default insurance.

High-ratio mortgages – If less than a 20% down payment is made, the mortgage is considered a high-ratio one. These mortgages require a minimum down payment of 5% and mortgage default insurance premiums.

Second mortgages – If you already own a home in London, you may be able to borrow money against it. In this case, you would be taking out a “second mortgage,” or a “home equity loan.” To get approved for a second mortgage, you’ll need to have at least 80% equity in the home, which is basically the value of your home minus what you still owe on your current mortgage.

The lowest mortgage interest rate might not be what you need. Learn more here.

What is a Mortgage Amortization Period?

An amortization period refers to the entire life of the loan and the time period that you have to pay off the entire loan amount in full. A longer amortization period means that you have a longer amount of time to pay off the loan, and therefore your installment amounts would be smaller. However, the mortgage would cost more over the long run because of more being paid towards interest.

Shorter amortization periods, on the other hand, mean that the mortgage would be paid off faster. As such, less would be paid towards interest, making the mortgage cheaper overall. That said, the monthly payments would be higher in an effort to pay off the mortgage in a shorter time frame.

How long should you amortize your mortgage for? Click here.

How to Compare Mortgage Offers in London

Every lender in London has their own specific mortgage products, so it’s important that you take the time to compare these products before choosing one that’s most affordable and more suitable for you. The things that you should be comparing include:

  • Interest rate
  • Term (the length of time that the mortgage has legal effect, after which it would have to be renewed, refinanced, or paid in full)
  • Amortization period (the entire amount of time needed to repay the loan amount in full)
  • Prepayment options
  • Early payment penalties
  • Variable versus or fixed rate

Looking For a Mortgage in London?

If you’re thinking about buying a home in London sometime soon, perhaps now might be a great time to speak with a mortgage broker. You’ll want to get your finances in order before you start house hunting, and a mortgage broker may be able to help guide you in the right direction.

Loans Canada can help you find the right mortgage broker or lender in London to work with so that you can secure the appropriate mortgage product that’s most affordable and convenient for you!

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