📅 Last Updated: September 6, 2024
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HELOC Moose Jaw - Compare Providers

ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 Up to $50,000Prime – 35%3 – 120
Up to $50,000
231700524800 ParachuteUp to $25,000 24.99% – 29.99% 30 or 60
Up to $25,000
81692748800 BreeUp to $500 0% Up to 65 days
Up to $500
1001688083200 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
221683676800 Windmill Microlending$15,000 6.7% Up to 60
$15,000
31670889600 Fora$1,000 – $15,000 19.9% – 34.9%
$1,000 – $15,000
91666051200 Nyble$250 0%
$250
1001643932800 FlexMoney$500 – $15,000 Starting at 18.9% 6 – 60
$500 – $15,000
1001623369600 AfterpayVaries 0% 6 or 8 weeks
Varies
11620777600 Spring FinancialUp to $35,000 9.99% – 35% 6 – 60
Up to $35,000
241607558400 Helium Loans$500 – $50,000 Varies 6 – 60
$500 – $50,000
1001598918400 LM FinancialUp to $15,000
Up to $15,000
1001598832000 LM Credit$500 – $15,000 Start at 10.99% 9 – 60
$500 – $15,000
191582243200 LendCare Up to 60
1001580860800 SimplyBorrowed$1,500 – $10,000 12 – 60
$1,500 – $10,000
171580774400 goPeer$1,000 – $25,000 8.99% – 34.99% 36 or 60
$1,000 – $25,000
1001579478400 North’n Loans$100 – $1,500
$100 – $1,500
141579478400 MDG$850 – $1,600 29.78% – 34.95% 36 months
$850 – $1,600
1001579219200 Instant Payday CanadaUp to $1,500 $14 per $100 borrowed Up to 30 days
Up to $1,500
1001576713600 Financeit$500 – $100,000 Starting at 12.99% Up to 60
$500 – $100,000
111552262400 Money Mart$500 – $18,000 29.9% or 34.28% 6 – 60
$500 – $18,000
1001551830400 Progressa$1,000 – $15,000 19% – 34.95% 12 – 60
$1,000 – $15,000
1001551398400 Loan ExpressUp to $1,500 $14 per $100 borrowed 14 days
Up to $1,500
231551139200 LendDirectUp to $15,000 34.99% Open-end
Up to $15,000
1001550534400 GoDay$100 – $1,500 $14 per $100 borrowed 14 days
$100 – $1,500
1001550534400 Focus Financial Inc.Up to $1,500 $14 per $100 borrowed 14 days
Up to $1,500
1001550534400 DMO Credit$300 – $1,000 Up to 38% 3 – 4
$300 – $1,000
1001549411200 Capital Cash$100 – $1,500 $14 per $100 borrowed 14 days
$100 – $1,500
1001567555200 Cash Depot$300 – $3,000 18% + fees 6
$300 – $3,000
1001549238400 Credit2Go$250 – $1,500 23.99% – 29.99% 3 – 4
$250 – $1,500
201548720000 Ledn$500 – $1,000,000 7.9% 12
$500 – $1,000,000
71545264000 SkyCap Financial$500 – $10,000 12.99% – 34.99% 9 – 60 months
$500 – $10,000
1001545264000 Fast Access Financial$500 – $10,000 Starting at 9.90% 12 – 36
$500 – $10,000
51543622400 Fairstone FinancialUp to $60,000 19.99% – 34.99% 6 – 120 months
Up to $60,000
1001545350400 Lamina$300 – $1500 Starting at 18% 3 – 7
$300 – $1500
121545350400 Cashco FinancialUp to $7,000 35% 6 – 60
Up to $7,000
151545350400 LoanMeNow$500 – $1000 Up to 32% 3
$500 – $1000
1001545350400 Captain Cash$500 – $750 23% 3 – 4
$500 – $750
1001545350400 Urgent Loans$300 – $3,000 27% – 35% 90 – 120 days
$300 – $3,000
61545264000 easyfinancial$500 – $100,000 29.99% – 35% 9 – 84
$500 – $100,000
101568937600 Cash MoneyUp to $10,000 Varies by product Varies by product
Up to $10,000
1001569974400 Speedy Cash$200 – $1,500 $14 per $100 borrowed Next payday
$200 – $1,500
ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 Up to $50,000Prime – 35%3 – 120
Up to $50,000
31725321600 iCommissionUp to $40,000 $0.75 per $1,000 per day
Up to $40,000
81714089600 Primed Loans$10,000 – $20,000,000
$10,000 – $20,000,000
71714089600 OnTap Capital $10,000 – $2,000,000 10%+ Up to 36
$10,000 – $2,000,000
21669852800 Driven$10,000 – $300,000 3 – 24
$10,000 – $300,000
1001648512000 2M7 Financial Solutions$1000 - $250,000
$1000 - $250,000
1001620345600 TD Bank 12 – 60
1001611878400 Accord Financial
241607558400 Helium Loans$500 – $50,000 Varies 6 – 60
$500 – $50,000
1001598918400 Loop
1001585612800 BarterPay 6 – 60
1001580947200 Corl$200,000 – $5,000,000
$200,000 – $5,000,000
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 Payability
1001580860800 Planet Financial
1001580688000 RiseUp to $10,000 Prime + 2.5% Up to 60
Up to $10,000
1001580256000 Merchant Growth$5,000 – $800,000 6 – 24
$5,000 – $800,000
1001579478400 Lionhart Capital$10,000 – $30,000,000
$10,000 – $30,000,000
1001579478400 Lift Capital$50,000 – $5,000,000 3 – 36
$50,000 – $5,000,000
1001579478400 Leaseline 24 – 60
1001579478400 Lease Direct
1001579478400 John DeereUp to $1,200,000 12 – 84
Up to $1,200,000
1001579046400 Hitachi Capital Canada
1001577059200 Export Development Canada
1001577059200 Essex Lease Financial Corporation
1001577059200 Equilease
1001575849600 Alliance Financing Group LTD$5,000 – $150,000 Starting 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$1,000 – $300,000 5.49% – 22.79% 12 – 60
$1,000 – $300,000
1001552262400 Laurentian Bank of CanadaUp to $250,000 Up to 10 years
Up to $250,000
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 15 years
Up to $500,000
1001551830400 Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)Starting at $5,000 Up to 84
Starting at $5,000
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 $250,000 Up to 48
Up to $250,000
1001550534400 FundThrough$500 – $50,000 2.75% – 8.25% 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 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
1001548720000 BDCUp to $100,000
Up to $100,000
1001548720000 B2B Bank$10,000 – $300,000
$10,000 – $300,000
1001545264000 iCapitalUp to $250,000 3 – 24
Up to $250,000
61545350400 IOU Financial$15,000 – $1,500,000 6 – 36
$15,000 – $1,500,000
51545177600 Journey Capital$5,000 – $300,000 9% – 35% Varies by product
$5,000 – $300,000
41545177600 Lending Loop$5,000 – $500,000 4.96% – 24.93% 1 – 60
$5,000 – $500,000
71545264000 SkyCap Financial$500 – $10,000 12.99% – 34.99% 9 – 60 months
$500 – $10,000
ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 Up to $50,000Prime – 35%3 – 120
Up to $50,000
31632960000 SafeLendMin. $10,000 6.93% – 19.99% 18 – 96
Min. $10,000
81624233600 Auto Credit Deals $5,000 – $75,000 12 – 96
$5,000 – $75,000
241607558400 Helium Loans$500 – $50,000 Varies 6 – 60
$500 – $50,000
61582761600 Eden Park
1001581033600 Toyloan
1001580688000 Rifco Starting at 12.9%
1001579478400 National Powersports Financing
1001579478400 LMG Finance
1001579478400 Loans2Go
1001578873600 iA Auto Finance Starting at 10.99%
1001578873600 Gamache Group
1001551830400 Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)Starting at $5,000
Starting at $5,000
1001552262400 National BankUp to $1,000,000 up to 96
Up to $1,000,000
1001551830400 Desjardins 6 – 96
1001551830400 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)$10,000+ 12 – 96
$10,000+
1001551830400 ScotiabankUp to $1,000,000 Up to 15 years
Up to $1,000,000
1001577059200 Daimler Truck Financial
1001577059200 DealerPlan Financial
1001575849600 Canada Auto Finance$5,000 – $45,000 4.90 % – 29.95%
$5,000 – $45,000
1001575849600 Credit River Capital Inc
1001575590400 Capital Trust Financial
61569974400 Car Loans Canada Up to 29.99% 12 – 96
1001561507200 Auto Capital Canada
11560124800 Canada DrivesUp to $100,000 3.99% - 19.9% 24 -96
Up to $100,000
1001551830400 Prefera Finance
1001548633600 2nd Chance Automotive Starting at 4.2%
71545264000 SkyCap Financial$500 – $10,000 12.99% – 34.99% 9 – 60 months
$500 – $10,000
1001545177600 Carloans411 12 – 84
ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 Up to $50,000Prime – 35%3 – 120
Up to $50,000
1001578873600 Instant Loans CanadaUp to $50,000 24 – 60
Up to $50,000
1001545264000 BHM FinancialUp to $50,000
Up to $50,000
ProviderLoan AmountRateTerm (Months)Rating
00 N/AN/AN/A
N/A
31726531200 Lotly$5,000 + 6% – 16% 12 – 60
$5,000 +
71708473600 Blue Pearl Mortgage
51700524800 Rocket Mortgage - -
41690934400 Neo Mortgage
21688601600 nestoMin $110,000 4.14% – 6.29% 24– 120
Min $110,000
1001627344000 Peoples Bank 4.50% – 5.97% 12 – 60
1001581033600 Mortgage Alliance 4.19% – 6.04% 12 – 120
1001580860800 Verico
1001580860800 True North Mortgage 2.99% – 5.49% 6 – 60
1001580860800 Tangerine$50,000+ 12 – 120
$50,000+
1001580860800 Think Financial
1001580860800 Turnedaway
1001580860800 REICO
1001580688000 Motusbank 6 – 60
1001579478400 Mortgage Architects 4.54% – 7.49% 6 – 120
1001578873600 Invis
1001577059200 Dominion Lending Center
1001577059200 First National Financial LP 4.49% – 6.63% 1 – 10 years
1001574985600 CMLS Financials$10,000 – $1,000,000 4.99% – 7.29% 12 – 120
$10,000 – $1,000,000
1001574899200 CHIP Reverse Mortgage 12 – 60
1001574899200 CanWise 4.24% – 6.30%
1001560124800 Centum 4.64% – 5.80% 1 – 10 years
1001548720000 Bridgewater Bank 12 – 60
11517097600 Alpine Credits$10,000 – $500,000 Starting at 10%
$10,000 – $500,000
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

In most cases, people need to borrow money to purchase a house. Most don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars just sitting around to be used. But did you know that you can also use your house to borrow money?

Generally speaking, the most popular way for Canadians all across the country, including those in Moose Jaw, to borrow using their home is through a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Whether you’re living in a booming housing market like Toronto or in one that has recently taken a hit like Moose Jaw, if you have some home equity built up you can take advantage of it to gain access to the money you need.

It is certainly an option to consider if you own a home and are in need of some cash for any number of reasons. Whether you need some money for major home improvements, an unexpected purchase, or even more an unplanned medical procedure, a HELOC can help you gain access to what you need.

Learn how to build home equity in Canada.

What is a HELOC?

What exactly is a HELOC? A home equity line of credit is when you use the equity in your home to gain access to additional funds. In this case, it is similar to a second mortgage (home equity loan) but isn’t the exact same. A HELOC is a type of revolving credit product, more like a credit card than a traditional loan.

It is a nice source of emergency funds and lets you borrow at will, without having to go out and secure another loan. The lender will agree to lend up to a maximum amount over a predetermined term and within that term, you are free to borrow and use as little or as much of the line of credit as you deem fit.

How Does a HELOC Work in Moose Jaw?

When it comes to HELOCs, there are generally two phases, the draw phase and the repayment phase. The draw phase, which usually lasts about a decade or so, is when you are able to access your credit any time you need. While this isn’t always the case, some lenders may want small interest-only payments during this phase, and some may even allow you to pay against the principal.

Once the draw phase is done, it’s time to enter the repayment phase. In this phase, you will not be able to access any more funds and will instead need to repay all of the money you borrowed, plus the interest, until your balance is zero. During this phase, because the principal and the interest is getting paid back, you can expect your monthly payments to jump.

So when negotiating your HELOC, be sure to understand the draw period, interest rate, repayment period, as well as all other terms and conditions. They aren’t always the same as the HELOC that your friend has, so be sure to consult with the lender and be aware of all of the details. Also, be sure to use them responsibly. Abusing a line of credit is a sure-fire way to create financial issues for yourself now and in the future. Furthermore, if you spend more than you can afford to pay back, you may put your home at risk.

HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan

When you learn about a HELOC in Moose Jaw, it is common to notice the similarities between a home equity loan. However, it is important to know that they’re not the same. A home equity loan will come as one large lump sum of money, like any other loan. With home equity loans, you will often need to borrow a large amount (often $25,000 or more), and you may also be responsible for fees often associated with a standard mortgage like appraisal fees, origination fees, etc.

Home equity loans allow for more predictable payments and are often better for large one-time expenses or purchases when you know exactly how much you need, such as for a large home renovation or remodel.

On the other hand, a HELOC is a line of credit that is open for you to use as you want. It is more flexible, often has none of the aforementioned fees, and you can gain access to smaller amounts than with a home equity loan.

However, a big problem with HELOCs for many people is that they abuse them, and use money from the HELOC on things they don’t need. If you do indeed secure a HELOC, be sure to use it responsibly. If not, you could dig yourself into a massive financial hole that is nearly impossible to dig out of, and could cause serious financial problems.

HELOCs are often better for situations where you might need emergency cash quickly, in varying amounts. This could be during the school year, when dealing with medical issues, or consolidating debt.

Looking for even more information about HELOCs vs. home equity loans?

The Most Common Uses for HELOCs in Moose Jaw

So what exactly do most people use HELOCs in Moose Jaw for? While it can essentially be used for anything you need, there are a few more popular uses.

Debt Consolidation

One of which is to use your mortgage to consolidate your debt. If you have many debts and creditors to pay back, it can be tough to keep track of everything. This makes it easier to miss a payment or forget something. So instead of dealing with many lenders and payments, you can consolidate your debt with a HELOC.

If you get a HELOC, take money from it and pay off all of your debts, now you only have to worry about repaying your HELOC, which will be much easier to manage and might even have a better interest rate than your other loans, thus saving you money.

Did you know you can use your home equity to pay off a consumer proposal?

Add Value to Your Home

A HELOC can also be used to increase the value of your home in Moose Jaw. This could be through renovations, additions, or other changes that could ultimately help your home fetch a higher price if you ever decide to sell. Sometimes, a HELOC can also just be a good idea as a backup fund. During things like renovations or other costly times in our lives, there may be situations we need quick and easy access to cash, and a HELOC can provide just that.

Of course, while a HELOC can basically be used for anything as it is a line of credit, you need to be careful when you use it. Remember, your home equity is up as collateral, so if you miss payments, make late payments or default, your equity and home could be at risk. Only use funds from a HELOC on things you really need or things that can help your financial situation, not hurt it.

When is the Right and Wrong Time to Get a Second Mortgage?

As you can see, there are several uses for a HELOC in Moose Jaw. However, not every time or situation is right for getting one. There are times where getting a HELOC or second mortgage makes sense and many when it doesn’t. In most cases, the right time for using a HELOC is when you are going to use the additional funds to add value to something or deal with an emergency. This includes situations like:

  • Making additions to your home to add value
  • Getting an education to make yourself more intelligent and employable
  • Handling a medical emergency
  • Consolidating your high-interest debt

Is using home equity to consolidate credit card debt the right option for you?

While it would be nice if everyone only used HELOCs for cases similar to the ones mentioned above, that isn’t the case. Many people will use these HELOCs for the wrong things, including:

  • Taking a trip or personal vacation
  • Buying a large consumer item like a TV or a car when you don’t need it
  • Using a HELOC like a credit card

Using your HELOC for these things will surely lead to trouble once you reach the repayment phase and your monthly payments begin to increase. If you are confused about whether your plans for a HELOC are a good idea or not, we’d love to hear from you, or reach out to a trusted expert in your area to help you out and provide you with the right advice.

Is a HELOC the Right Solution For You?

If you want to learn more about HELOCs in Moose Jaw or find a suitable lender in your area, be sure to reach out to Loans Canada. We can match you with the right home equity product to meet your unique needs.

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