Refinance Mortgage in Ottawa Solutions

Refinancing a mortgage isn’t a decision to be taken lightly, and so you deserve a broker who listens attentively to your needs. Whether you have concerns over rate differences, your home value or otherwise, I’m happy to assist. With personalized, proactive service and plenty of know-how, I can quickly spot any risk elements – and I remain transparent about what is and isn’t feasible. Rather than get your hopes up, I want to make sure you can secure a mortgage refinance plan that is sensible and worth your time. This is especially important when factoring in any penalties or other expenses.

Interested in expanding the triplex you own so you can add more units to rent out? Want to make an extensive, expensive renovation to your home? Or, perhaps you want to get a better rate on your existing mortgage. A good mortgage refinance can help with all the above and more, and many take out second mortgages to cover large upfront expenses related to their property. If you have good equity, it’s possible to secure these funds, and I’m happy to help you make sense of the options available to you. It’s my job to handle the hard work and alleviate any burdens – all you need to do is figure out which homeowning dreams you want to make come true.

Whether you need to borrow money against your equity or are eager for better rates, I’ve seen and done it all in my years as an Ottawa Mortgage Refinance Broker. I can help you make sense of current market trends, secure the best rates, and work towards a solution that best aligns with your needs and budget. Once I have the information I need to get to work, my hands-off, hassle-free services will take care of securing an ideal refinancing option for you.

Unsure whether the bank has any limitations or restrictions in place on your current agreement? I’m happy to take a look and confirm the details for you. Or, are you unsure whether refinancing is something financially viable for you at the moment? Don’t worry, as I’m here to verify this. I provide streamlined, non-intrusive services to ensure you’re in the best place budget-wise with peace of mind.

Over the last few years, more changes have been introduced to the mortgage rules in Canada. Some of these changes can affect refinancing a mortgage in Ottawa. These changes are important to know if you are thinking of refinancing your mortgage in Ottawa.

In the past, one was able to refinance their home up to 95% of the value of their home. However, a few years ago, the government capped refinances at 80% of the appraised value of a home.

Until recently, a refinance was considered an insurable product and with that, could be offered at a great low rate. However, with recent changes, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and CMHC decided that a lender can no longer insure these products.

For someone wanting to refinance, this now means that lenders are not offering the same low rates for refinancing a mortgage as for other situations such as a purchase mortgage. As well, some lenders are not offering a refinance option at all. Or, they can only offer a refinance option at a very high rate. The interest rate spread between an insured, insurable and uninsurable mortgage can be upwards of 0.55% difference now depending on the lender and product.

In addition to the changes noted above, lenders are also qualifying a refinance now at the benchmark qualified rate, also known as a stress test. This rate is currently at 5.34%.

When mortgage rules tighten, having more options in terms of lenders, products and rates is very important. This will help assure you are getting the best mortgage refinancing rates and options in Ottawa for your needs.

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I work with homeowners refinancing throughout Ottawa, including Orleans, Gloucester, Alta Vista, and other Ottawa communities.