{"id":2942,"date":"2023-03-15T11:14:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T15:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianlending.ca\/brokers\/?p=2942"},"modified":"2023-05-17T16:39:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T20:39:32","slug":"structure-your-private-mortgage-deal-submission-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.canadianlending.ca\/brokers\/structure-your-private-mortgage-deal-submission-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Structure your private mortgage deal submission for success"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As high interest rates add mounting pressure on borrowers and make it more difficult to qualify for financing from banks and other traditional lenders, home buyers are in search of alternative options. Interest in private mortgages has grown significantly in recent years, and as a result of current economic conditions, this trend is expected to continue. With home buyers and owners alike reaching out to their mortgage brokers for guidance, it\u2019s important to fully understand whether a private mortgage can help your clients, and how to structure a private deal to give them the best chance at success. <\/em><\/p>\n

Circumstances of Canadian borrowers have changed significantly in recent years due to several factors – the COVID-19 pandemic and mass layoffs in the tech industry chief among them. With the growth of the gig economy and self-employment, the pool of borrowers that can\u2019t qualify for traditional financing continues to trend upwards. While banks focus heavily on income and credit and require a great deal of documentation, CMI has the ability to look at the bigger picture and customize flexible solutions depending on client needs.<\/p>\n

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As more of your clients struggle to qualify for a traditional mortgage, building a robust relationship with a trusted private lender, like CMI<\/a>, will be a significant advantage through 2023. A simple way to help forge this relationship and give your clients their best shot at getting approved for the financing they need is to build a strong, well-rounded borrower profile. Together with a properly structured deal submission, CMI can approve financing in a matter of hours, compared to the banks that could take several days or even weeks.<\/p>\n

Before you submit a mortgage application, there are key questions you must ask up front to ensure that underwriters have a clear understanding of the borrower\u2019s financial history and current position to reduce the risk of a deal being declined – or falling through at the last minute.<\/p>\n

Here are some topics you should make sure to cover when structuring a deal before submitting to your private mortgage lender.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your money story?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to get a vivid picture of your client\u2019s financial history (including their current income and credit) and their relationship with money (including spending and saving habits). Even though these questions may be tough to ask, it\u2019s key to get all the information up front to prevent any issues later in the mortgage process.<\/p>\n

One of the first things you want to understand about a potential borrower is the state of their credit. For example, if your client has a weak Beacon score, it\u2019s important to understand how this happened to help come up with a plan for improvement. It\u2019s also essential to include whether they have any debts in collections and provide supporting documentation on updated payments.<\/p>\n

Get the details on your client\u2019s current job situation, including how long they\u2019ve held their current position, whether it\u2019s full-time or part-time, and the particulars around their compensation. Gather supporting documentation, such as recent paystubs, T4s and an up-to-date Notice of Assessment. If your client is retired or self-employed, ensure that you can supply underwriters with accurate information on their income structure. If your client has filed for bankruptcy or a consumer proposal, you should know whether a mortgage was involved, and the status of any monthly payments.<\/p>\n

Questions to ask your clients about their financial story:<\/p>\n