03/30/2020
5 Secrets to Get you the Lowest Rate Second Mortgage in Toronto
As a borrower looking for a second mortgage in Toronto, your top priority is getting the lowest rate second mortgage. Over the years we have discovered a number of unique ways that will result in the lowest rate private mortgages.
How to Get Approved for a Low Rate Second Mortgage?
1. Tell your Story:
Every borrower has a story that relates to why they are applying for their loan. Most brokers are too focused on what is on paper – your credit score, loan to value (LTV), appraisal value, T4 income. They forget to tell your story to the lender – Who are you as a person, a couple? What is your career back-round? Why are you more likely to repay your second mortgage than someone else they are considering? Lenders are people too, and if they can understand your situation, outside of numbers on a page, they are more likely to get comfortable with you as a borrower, and offer you a lower rate second mortgage. This is the single most important job for a broker, yet 95% just pass your “numbers on a page” off to the lender and accept the rate they offer
2. Push your Appraisal Value:
Just because your home appraisal comes in at a certain value, does not mean we cannot explain to private lenders why your home is actually more valuable than the appraised amount. Perhaps you put extra money into renovating a bathroom or kitchen. You may have a better location in the neighbourhood compared to other homes that have sold nearby. Privacy from trees, wider parking spot, better view… the list goes on. It is not uncommon for appraisers to rush their valuation and ignore some of the thing that make your home more valuable. If we can explain why your home is more valuable to private mortgage lenders, they may offer you a lower rate
3. Explain your Reported Income:
Often times your T4, or self-reported income, is actually lower than your actual income. It is extremely important to explain to private lenders why your income is actually higher than reported. If this isn’t done, the lender will only see a low number on a page and move-on. If you are self-employed, we like to share your top-line revenue numbers, rather than net income, understanding that every business has write-offs that drive income down. This resonates very well with private lenders
4. Offer Pre-paid Interest for Second Mortgages:
If you can offer to pre-pay your interest, oven for only a portion of the loan duration, private mortgage lenders will view your loan as a lower risk. They no longer have to worry about being paid every month, or cheques bouncing, or a power of sale process
5. Offer up Additional Collateral or a Guarantor:
Lenders in Toronto are all about assessing the risk of your loan. If you can lower this risk, you will be awarded with a lower rate private loan. Consider putting up another property you have as collateral, perhaps a cottage, store, or close relative’s home. Even having a spouse or relative sign as a guarantor can significantly improve your interest rate
If you are looking to get the lowest rate second mortgage in Toronto, call Stop Power of Sale today to discuss your options. We suggest reading our other second mortgage and power of sale articles on our website at https://secondloan.ca/
We provide second mortgages to following areas:
- Toronto / GTA
- Markham
- Ajax
- Oshawa
- Whitby
- Barrie
- Pickering
- Milton
- Oakville
- Newmarket
- Brampton
We offer second mortgages for all situations. If you are in an Ontario Power of Sale, we can help! Apply for second mortgage and Stop Power of Sale Today!