{"id":4738,"date":"2019-09-05T11:40:20","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T11:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matrixmortgageglobal.ca\/?p=4738"},"modified":"2021-03-31T07:11:41","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T07:11:41","slug":"how-do-private-mortgages-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matrixmortgageglobal.ca\/oldlive\/how-do-private-mortgages-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How do Private Mortgages Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When shopping for a home chances are you\u2019re going to need a mortgage because very few<br \/>\npeople can buy a home without financing. In order to get a mortgage you will be working with a<br \/>\nlender of some kind \u2013 a bank, a financial institution or even a mortgage broker \u2013 and they will be<br \/>\nlooking at your credit history to determine how much house you can afford and whether you\u2019re<br \/>\nlikely to stay on top of your payments. If you\u2019ve been looking at mortgages lately, you may have<br \/>\nheard the term private mortgage. If you\u2019re wondering how this kind of mortgage differs from<br \/>\nconventional or insured mortgages, then here\u2019s what you need to know about private<br \/>\nmortgages.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.matrixmortgageglobal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/matrixsepblog7.jpg\" alt=\"How does private Mortgage work?\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.matrixmortgageglobal.ca\/oldlive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/matrixsepblog7.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.matrixmortgageglobal.ca\/oldlive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/matrixsepblog7-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>What is a private mortgage?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Within Canada there are 5 major banks that are backed by the federal government, and they<br \/>\nhave very specific rules and regulations they have to follow when lending consumers money. A<br \/>\nprivate mortgage will come from a lender \u2013 it could be another financial institution \u2013 where the<br \/>\nmoney being given is not backed or insured so the lender is at liberty to make their own rules<br \/>\nabout who they give to.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, private lenders can lend to individuals whose credit history may be poor or<br \/>\nthose without a credit history. They can also provide mortgages for those who may have a<br \/>\nhigher debt obligation, and are considered a high risk. These mortgages are available to those<br \/>\nthat traditional banks may not consider lending to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is suitable for a private mortgage?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Private mortgages are not meant for everyone, in every situation as the terms are not exactly<br \/>\nthe same as traditional mortgages and private lenders can (for the most part) dictate their own<br \/>\nterms. Private mortgages are usually seen a short term solution, for 1 \u2013 3 years, as a way to<br \/>\nbuild your credit and prove you are reliable to make payments.<\/p>\n<p>Private mortgages are often recommended if you\u2019re in any of the following categories<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Poor, or non-existent, credit history<\/li>\n<li>Self-employed, or with unsteady\/inconsistent income<\/li>\n<li>Non-residents<\/li>\n<li>Emergency funding if you\u2019re facing foreclosure<\/li>\n<li>Second mortgages or investment properties<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of a private mortgage?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The traditional banks in Canada are normally focused on your ability to service your debt, so<br \/>\nthey worry about how much you want to borrow and the likelihood you\u2019re going to pay it back.<br \/>\nPrivate lenders are quite often more focused on the piece of property you\u2019re looking for<br \/>\npurchase, and its value.<\/p>\n<p>Private lenders often focus on confirming they would be able to sell your property in the event<br \/>\nof foreclosure, even if you don\u2019t want to think of that happening. They will also look at factors<br \/>\nlike your income and ability to repay the money you\u2019re borrowing, too.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, private mortgages are a viable option for anyone who may not qualify for a mortgage at<br \/>\na major bank but still wants to purchase a home. They often do come with higher interest rates<br \/>\nbecause the lender is taking a large risk by giving you this much money, and so the interest rates<br \/>\ncompensate for the risk the lender is taking on you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When shopping for a home chances are you\u2019re going to need a mortgage because very few people can buy a home without financing. 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