Mortgages Halifax - Compare Providers
Provider | Loan Amount | Rate | Term (Months) | Rating | |||
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0 | 0 | Up to $50,000 | Prime – 46.96% | 3 - 120 | |||
23 | 1700524800 | $5,000 - $25,000 | 24.99% - 29.99% | 30 or 60 | |||
3 | 1692748800 | Up to $350 | 0% | Up to 65 days | |||
8 | 1688083200 | $150 - $1,600 | 10 - 35% | 3 - 6 | |||
100 | 1686182400 | $300 - $3,000 | 18% + fees | 6 | |||
100 | 1686182400 | $300 - $3,000 | 18% + fees | 6 | |||
100 | 1686182400 | $300 - $3,000 | 18% + fees | 6 | |||
6 | 1683676800 | $15,000 | 6.7% | Up to 60 months | |||
1 | 1670889600 | $1,000 - $10,000 | 19.9% - 46.9% | - | |||
7 | 1666051200 | $150 | 0% | - | |||
100 | 1643932800 | $500 - $15,000 | +18.9% APR | 6 - 60 | |||
100 | 1642723200 | up to $1,500 | - | - | |||
13 | 1639094400 | $1,000 - $15,000 | 29.9% - 46.9% APR | 12 - 60 | |||
100 | 1623369600 | Varies | 0% | 6 or 8 weeks | |||
2 | 1620777600 | Up to $35,000 | 9.99% - 46.96% | 9 - 78 | |||
17 | 1607558400 | $500 - $50,000 | 6.99% - 46.99% | 12 - 36 | |||
100 | 1600646400 | $1,000-$7,500 | 12.99% - 29.99% | 24 - 60 | |||
100 | 1598918400 | $1,000 - $15,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1598832000 | $500 – $15,000 | + 25.99% | 9 - 60 | |||
100 | 1595980800 | $200 - $1,200 | 25% - 32% | - | |||
100 | 1593561600 | - | 0+ | 2 - 60 | |||
100 | 1582243200 | - | - | Up to 60 | |||
100 | 1580947200 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | $500 - $5,000 | - | 12 - 24 | |||
100 | 1580860800 | $350 - $1,000 | - | 2 - 12 weeks | |||
16 | 1580774400 | $1,000 - $25,000 | 7.5% - 31.5% APR | 36 - 60 | |||
100 | 1579478400 | $100 - $1,500 | - | - | |||
100 | 1579478400 | Up to $5,000 | 29.78% - 44.8% | 36 months | |||
100 | 1579219200 | $100 - $25,000 | +4.9% | - | |||
100 | 1576713600 | - | Up to 35% | - | |||
18 | 1576713600 | $500 - $100,000 | 6.99% - 14.99% | 12 - 240 | |||
100 | 1575590400 | 1800- 2900 | 15.99% | 23 - 36 | |||
100 | 1560124800 | Up to $15,000 | 29.99% - 46.96% | 9 - 60 | |||
19 | 1552262400 | $1,000 - $15,000 | 29.9% or 46.90% | 6 - 60 | |||
100 | 1551830400 | $100 - $1,000 | 546% APR | 14 days | |||
100 | 1569974400 | $500 - $50,000 | 15 - 30% | - | |||
100 | 1551830400 | $1,000 - $15,000 | 19% - 46.95% | 6 - 60 | |||
100 | 1551398400 | Up to $1,500 | 15% - 19% | 14 days | |||
100 | 1551398400 | $500 - $1,000 | 28% - 32% | - | |||
100 | 1551139200 | $5,000 - $35,000 | 9.9%+ | 6 - 60 | |||
15 | 1551139200 | Up to $15,000 | 19.99% APR | Open-end | |||
100 | 1550534400 | $300 - $25,000 | 7.95%+ | 36 - 60 | |||
100 | 1550534400 | $100 - $1,500 | - | 14 days | |||
100 | 1569974400 | Up to $1,500 | 15% - 17% | up to 62 days | |||
100 | 1550534400 | $500 - $1,000 | 28% - 32% | 3 -5 | |||
100 | 1550534400 | $300 - $1,000 | 38% APR | 3 - 4 | |||
100 | 1549411200 | $100 - $1,000 | 546% APR | 14 days | |||
100 | 1567555200 | $300 - $3,000 | 18% + fees | 6 | |||
100 | 1549238400 | $500 - $1,000 | 28% - 32% | 4 - 5 | |||
100 | 1549238400 | $250 - $1,000 | 29% APR | 3 - 4 | |||
20 | 1548720000 | $500 - $1,000,000 | 7.9% | 12 | |||
100 | 1548633600 | $300 - $7,500 | 29.9% - 39.9% | 6 - 60 | |||
100 | 1548633600 | $50 - $1,500 | - | 14 days | |||
100 | 1545955200 | Up to $20,000 | 19% - 49% | 36 - 48 | |||
16 | 1545264000 | $2,000 - $10,000 | 18.9% - 54.9% | 12 - 60 | |||
2 | 1543622400 | Up to $60,000 | 19.99% - 39.99% | 6 - 120 | |||
10 | 1545264000 | $500 - $12,500 | 19.99%+ | 12 - 60 | |||
100 | 1545350400 | Up to $1000 | 30% | 3 - 5 | |||
100 | 1545350400 | Up to $5,000 | 60% | 6 - 60 | |||
5 | 1545350400 | $500 - $1000+ | 28%-32% | 3 | |||
100 | 1545350400 | $500 – $750 | 28% – 34.4% | 3 | |||
100 | 1545350400 | $500 – $750 | 23% - 34.4% | 3 – 12 | |||
100 | 1545350400 | $300 - $1500 | 27% - 35% | 3 - 4 | |||
4 | 1545264000 | $500 - $100,000 | Starting at 29.99% | 9 - 84 | |||
3 | 1545264000 | Up to $5,000 | 47.72% | - | |||
10 | 1545177600 | $1,000 - $35,000 | 5.99% - 29.19% | 36 - 60 | |||
18 | 1545177600 | $100 - $20,000 | Up to 46.8% | Up to 60 | |||
100 | 1569974400 | Up to $1,500 | 15% - 23% | 14 days |
Provider | Loan Amount | Rate | Term (Months) | Rating | |||
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0 | 0 | Up to $50,000 | Prime – 46.96% | 3 - 120 | |||
3 | 1725321600 | up to $40,000 | - | - | |||
8 | 1714089600 | $10,000 + | 4%-45% | 90 days+ | |||
7 | 1714089600 | $10,000 to $2,000,000 | 10%+ | Up to 36 | |||
2 | 1669852800 | $5,000 - $300,000 | - | 3 - 24 months | |||
100 | 1648512000 | $10,000 - $250,000 | Varies | 6-12 | |||
100 | 1620345600 | - | - | 12 - 60 | |||
100 | 1611878400 | $5,000 - $30,000,000 | - | Up to 18 | |||
17 | 1607558400 | $500 - $50,000 | 6.99% - 46.99% | 6 - 36 | |||
100 | 1598918400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1585612800 | - | 0.9% - 12% | 6 months - 5 years | |||
100 | 1581984000 | $10,000 - $10,000,000 | 6% - 12.5% | - | |||
100 | 1581033600 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1581033600 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1581033600 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580947200 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580947200 | $10,000 - $1,000,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | $5,000 - $1,000,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | up to $250,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580688000 | Up to $10,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1580256000 | $5,000 - $500,000 | - | 6 - 18 months | |||
100 | 1579478400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1579478400 | - | - | 12 - 120 | |||
100 | 1579478400 | - | - | 24 to 60 | |||
100 | 1579478400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1579478400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1579046400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1577059200 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1577059200 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1577059200 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1575849600 | $5,000 - $150,000 | 15% + | 6 - 24 | |||
100 | 1575849600 | Up to $250,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1575590400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1575590400 | - | - | - | |||
1 | 1545955200 | $5,000 - $150,000 | Fee-Based: Starting at 9% | 12 - 60 | |||
100 | 1552262400 | Up to $250,000 | - | Up to 10 years | |||
100 | 1552262400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1552262400 | Up to $1,000,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1551830400 | $10,000+ | - | Up to 15 years | |||
100 | 1551830400 | Up to $1,000,000 | - | Up to 15 years | |||
100 | 1551830400 | Up to $500,000 | - | Up to 10 years | |||
100 | 1551830400 | $5,000 - $10,000 | - | Up to 7 years | |||
100 | 1551398400 | $3,500+ | - | - | |||
100 | 1551398400 | $10,000 - $1,000,000 | 4% - 14% | 12 - 84 | |||
100 | 1551139200 | Up to $75,000 | - | Up to 18 | |||
100 | 1550534400 | $500-$50,000 | 0.5% weekly | 12 week cycles | |||
100 | 1550534400 | $1,000 - $1,000,000 | 6% - 20% | - | |||
100 | 1550534400 | Up to $5,000,000 | 4.5% | 24 - 72 | |||
100 | 1550534400 | $5,000 - $200,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1549411200 | $50,000 - $12,000,000 | - | 24 - 96 | |||
100 | 1549411200 | $5,000 - $1,000,000+ | - | 1 - 60 | |||
100 | 1549238400 | $5,000 - $1,000,000 | - | 3 - 24 | |||
100 | 1548720000 | $5,000 - $5,000,000 | - | 4 - 18 | |||
100 | 1548720000 | Up to $100,000 | 6.05% + | 60 | |||
100 | 1548720000 | $10,000+ | 18% - 22% | - | |||
100 | 1548720000 | $10,000 - $300,000 | 4.70% - 5.45% | - | |||
10 | 1545177600 | $1,000 - $35,000 | 5.6% – 25.5% | 36 – 60 | |||
100 | 1545264000 | $5,000 - $250,000 | - | 3-18 | |||
100 | 1545264000 | $5,000 - $150,000 | - | 3 - 24 | |||
6 | 1545350400 | $5,000 – $100,000 | 15% + | 12 – 18 | |||
100 | 1545264000 | $5,000 – $100,000 | Starting at 6.87% | 3 – 18 | |||
5 | 1545177600 | $5,000-$300,000 | 15% - 25% | 4 - 24 | |||
4 | 1545177600 | $5,000 – $500,000 | Starting at 5.9% | 3 – 60 | |||
100 | 1561507200 | Up to $300,000 | - | - |
Provider | Loan Amount | Rate | Term (Months) | Rating | |||
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0 | 0 | Up to $50,000 | Prime – 46.96% | 3 - 120 | |||
2 | 1679529600 | Varies | 8.49% + | 24 - 96 months | |||
3 | 1632960000 | Up to $50,000 | 15.99% + | 12 -72 | |||
8 | 1624233600 | Up to $50,000 | 29.99% – 46.96% | 12 - 96 | |||
17 | 1607558400 | $500 - $50,000 | - | 24 - 60 | |||
100 | 1600646400 | $1,000-$7,500 | 12.99% - 29.99% | 12 - 84 | |||
6 | 1597104000 | - | 4.99%+ | - | |||
100 | 1594339200 | - | - | - | |||
6 | 1582761600 | - | 11.9% - 22.9% | Up to 84 | |||
100 | 1581033600 | - | + 4.9% | - | |||
100 | 1581033600 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580688000 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1579478400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1579478400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1579478400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1578873600 | - | +8.99% | - | |||
100 | 1578873600 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1551830400 | $5,000 - $10,000 | - | up to 84 | |||
100 | 1552262400 | Up to $250,000 | - | 12 - 60 | |||
100 | 1552262400 | Up to $1,000,000 | - | up to 96 | |||
100 | 1551830400 | Up to $100,000 | - | 6 - 96 | |||
100 | 1551830400 | $10,000+ | - | 12 - 96 | |||
100 | 1551830400 | Up to $1,000,000 | - | up to 96 | |||
100 | 1577059200 | - | - | up to 72 | |||
100 | 1577059200 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1575849600 | - | Starting at 4% | Up to 84 | |||
100 | 1575849600 | $5000 - $45,000 | 4.90 % - 29.95% APR | 36 - 72 | |||
100 | 1575849600 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1575590400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1575590400 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1575590400 | - | 14.5% to 29.9% | - | |||
100 | 1575504000 | - | - | - | |||
6 | 1569974400 | $7500 - $59,995 | 3.95% + | 12 - 96 | |||
100 | 1562112000 | - | Up to 49.9% | - | |||
100 | 1561507200 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1561507200 | - | - | Up to 84 | |||
1 | 1560124800 | Up to $100,000 | 3.99% - 19.9% | 24 -96 | |||
100 | 1551830400 | Up to $30,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1548720000 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1548633600 | - | 4.2%+ | - | |||
100 | 1545955200 | Up to $20,000 | 19% - 49% | 36 - 48 | |||
100 | 1545177600 | Up to $50,000 | - | - | |||
100 | 1545177600 | $5,000 – $40,000 | - | 12 – 72 | |||
100 | 1545177600 | - | - | Maximum 84 |
Provider | Loan Amount | Rate | Term (Months) | Rating | |||
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0 | 0 | Up to $50,000 | Prime – 46.96% | 3 - 120 | |||
100 | 1578873600 | $1,000 - $35,000 | - | 24 - 60 | |||
100 | 1545955200 | Up to $20,000 | 19% - 49% | 36 - 48 | |||
100 | 1545264000 | Up to $25,000 | - | 12 - 60 |
Provider | Loan Amount | Rate | Term (Months) | Rating | |||
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0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
3 | 1726531200 | $15,000 + | 6% - 16% | 12 - 60 | |||
5 | 1700524800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1695772800 | - | - | - | |||
4 | 1690934400 | Varies | 5.54%+ | Varies | |||
2 | 1688601600 | Min $100,000 | 5.34%+ | 2 - 10 years | |||
100 | 1627344000 | - | 1.94% - 2.45% | 12 - 60 | |||
100 | 1581033600 | - | 2.74% - 6.30% | 12 - 120 | |||
100 | 1580947200 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | 2.64% - 4.45% | 12 - 120 | |||
100 | 1580860800 | $50,000+ | 2.74% - 3.49% | 12- 120 | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | 36 - 60 | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580860800 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1580688000 | - | 2.79% - 6.00% | 6 - 60 | |||
100 | 1579478400 | - | 2.74% - 3.70% | 6 - 120 | |||
100 | 1578873600 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1578873600 | - | 2.69% - 3.95% | 6 - 120 | |||
100 | 1577059200 | - | - | - | |||
100 | 1577059200 | - | 2.84% - 7.30% | - | |||
100 | 1574899200 | min 25,000 | 3.89.% - 4.84% | 12 - 60 | |||
100 | 1560124800 | - | 2.89% - 3.79% | - | |||
100 | 1548806400 | $10,000 - $1,500,000 | Varies | 12 - 24 | |||
100 | 1548720000 | - | 2.41% - 3.84% | - | |||
1 | 1517097600 | $10,000+ | Based on equity | - |
Provider | Services | Rating | |||
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0 | 0 | Debt Consolidation Program, Debt Settlement Program, Consumer Proposal, Bankruptcy Consultation | |||
100 | 1576540800 | Credit Counselling, Bankruptcy, Consumer Proposal | |||
100 | 1576540800 | Credit Counselling, Debt Management Program | |||
100 | 1576368000 | Credit Counselling, Debt Management Program | |||
100 | 1576454400 | Debt Restructuring, After Care - Credit Rebuilding Program, Corporate Debt Restructuring |
Mortgages make buying a home possible for most Canadians. Without mortgages, it would be nearly impossible for consumers to be able to come up with the funds needed to cover the full cost of a home, especially in certain parts of the country.
In Halifax, the current median price of a home is $581,302. That’s a huge lump sum of money to have to come up with. Instead, mortgages make it possible to buy a home. Read on to find out everything you should know about home loans in Halifax.
Types of Mortgages in Halifax
When it comes to mortgages, there isn’t just one type out there. Instead, there are several, and the one that’s right for you should closely match your needs. Here are the different types of mortgages in Halifax for you to consider.
- High-ratio mortgages – These types of home loans require a 5% down payment minimum for approval. In this case, the mortgage would be considered a high-ratio one because the majority of the loan is needed to cover the cost of the home. The higher the loan amount relative to the value of the home, the higher the risk for the lender, which usually means a higher interest rate would be charged compared to a lower loan amount required.
- Conventional mortgages – If you can come up with at least 20% of the purchase price of a home as your down payment, not only would you be able to get a lower interest rate, but you can also skip mortgage default insurance premiums. Mortgage default insurance protects lenders in case a borrower defaults on the mortgage payments. Conventional mortgages require a minimum 20% down payment in order to secure this type of home loan
- Fixed-rate mortgages – This type of home loan comes with an interest rate that remains fixed throughout the mortgage term. That means payments will also remain the same and will never change, making them more predictable and easier to budget. Fixed-rate mortgages allow you to lock in at a certain interest rate for the duration of the term, which is a great option if rates are expected to increase in the near future.
- Adjustable-rate mortgages – Unlike fixed-rate mortgages, the interest rate associated with adjustable-rate mortgages will change at specific intervals. These loan types are often attractive to certain types of buyers in Halifax because the introductory rate is typically lower than that of fixed-rate mortgages. However, once the introductory period ends, there is a risk that the rate will increase, which could surpass the rate associated with fixed-rate mortgages
- Second mortgages – Also known as home equity loans, second mortgages can be taken out against the equity in a home that already has a mortgage on it.
- Bridge loans – Consumers in Halifax who have bad credit have the option to consider bridge loans, which offer short-term solutions for borrowers to use the equity in their homes while improving their credit scores.
Check out this infographic to see the cost of buying a house in Canada.
Getting Pre-Approved For a Mortgage
It’s recommended that homebuyers get pre-approved for a mortgage before starting the house hunting search. Doing so will provide you with the information you need to determine how much you can actually afford in a home purchase and what you could get approved for once you find the house of your dreams.
Your lender in Halifax will want to see some important documentation, including your pay stubs, letter of employment, tax returns, and statements of assets and debts. This will help to get the mortgage process underway once you finally find a home that you put an offer on.
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Payment Options For Mortgages in Halifax
Mortgages are a form of installment loan whereby you would repay the full loan amount in installments. The frequency of these installment payments, however, can vary. With mortgages, you have a few options available to you in terms of how often to make your payments, including the following:
- Monthly
- Bi-weekly
- Accelerated bi-weekly
- Weekly
Keep in mind that not all lenders will offer all of the above-mentioned payment frequencies.
Amortization Period For Mortgages in Halifax
Not only do you have a choice in how often you choose to make payments toward your loan amount, but you also have the choice in amortization periods as well. An amortization period is the length of time that you have to repay the full mortgage amount. The most common amortization period is 25 years, though there are other lengths to choose from.
Some buyers in Halifax prefer a longer amortization period because the payments are smaller, making these bills more affordable. However, the interest portion paid by the end of the period is usually higher as a result of the longer time frame to repay the loan. Also, mortgages take longer to pay off with this arrangement.
A shorter amortization will come with higher payments, but the mortgage amount can be paid off sooner and less money will be spent toward the interest portion of the mortgage.
This is the difference between your mortgage amortization and your mortgage term.
Credit Score Requirements in Halifax
Lenders will look at a number of factors before they determine whether or not a borrower in Halifax is eligible to secure a mortgage. One of these important factors is credit scores. While each individual lender will have their own specific credit score minimum that they allow, a score of 680 is generally considered the minimum score required for approval for conventional mortgages.
A credit score of less than 680 would make mortgage approval more difficult. Even if a mortgage is approved, the interest rate that the lender would offer would likely be higher compared to a rate given to a borrower with a higher credit score.
Credit scores are important because they paint a picture of what a borrower would be like based on their past financial habits. A borrower who has a habit of missing payments will have a lower credit score and would be considered more of a risk to a mortgage lender. A borrower with a higher score, on the other hand, would be considered less of a risk, which is why they would have an easier time getting approved for a mortgage in Halifax at a lower interest rate.
Look here to find out what happens when you miss a mortgage payment.
What if You Have Bad Credit?
If you have bad credit, getting approved for a conventional mortgage with a traditional lender in Halifax might prove to be difficult. However, all is not lost. There are options for you to consider if you’re trying to get a mortgage in Halifax with a bad credit score.
- Ask someone to co-sign – If you know someone who you trust and who has good credit, you may consider asking them to be a co-signer on your mortgage. This is a huge responsibility and involves the requirement to take over mortgage payments in the event that you default on your mortgage.
- Work with bad credit lenders – There are lenders in Halifax outside of the traditional lending sphere who provide mortgages specifically to bad credit borrowers. Rather than focusing so much on credit scores, these alternative lenders in Halifax place more weight on things like your income and assets. They’ll also want to see that you’ve been making an effort recently to be a diligent and responsible borrower, though you’ll likely have to pay a higher interest rate compared to conventional loans
- Work on your credit score – Your best bet is to take some time to improve your credit score. If time is on your side and you’re not in a rush to buy a home just yet, consider taking a few months to improve your credit score and get it to a level that will make it possible to get approved for a traditional mortgage at a low-interest rate. To do that, make sure you pay your bills on time every month, don’t max out on your credit cards, and don’t take out any loans or credit cards before you apply for a mortgage.
How to Compare Different Mortgages in Halifax
Just because your lender offers you one mortgage product doesn’t mean you have to settle for it. There are various mortgage products in Halifax, as well as different lenders who offer them. Consider comparing mortgages before choosing the right one for you. To do that, be sure to look at a few important components of mortgages, including:
- Interest rate
- Underwriting fees
- Appraisal fees
- Term
- Amortization period
- Pre-payment options
- Early repayment penalty fees
To make this job easier, you might want to consider working with a mortgage broker who will take care of all the legwork for you when comparing different mortgage products.
Be sure to ask your mortgage broker these questions.
Tips For Saving Up For a Down Payment in Halifax
The higher the down payment amount, the less money you’ll have to borrow and pay back. That’s why saving up for a sizeable down payment is recommended. It can also save you thousands of dollars that you would otherwise be spending in interest and mortgage default insurance premiums.
To save up for a down payment, consider the following tips:
- Automate your savings
- Open separate savings account dedicated to your down payment
- Pay down your high-interest debt
- Consolidate your debt to save money
- Cut back on expenditures
- Borrow against your RRSPs
- Accept monetary gifts from family
Take a look at our article about Canada’s RRSP Home Buyer’s Plan.
Looking For a Mortgage in Halifax?
If you’re thinking of buying a home and are in need of a mortgage in Halifax, you need a team of experts behind you to help you to find the right mortgage product for you and maximize your chances of approval. Before you start the house hunting process, be sure to get in touch with Loans Canada to get started on the right foot.