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Step 1
Assess your finances and get pre-approved
Use our budget calculator to see what you may be comfortable spending on a mortgage payment each month.
Use our Mortgage Affordability calculator to see how much money you can potentially borrow to buy a home. The calculator looks at your income, debt and living expenses and is for illustration purposes only.
Think about the extra costs of owning a second home, including property taxes, home insurance, and maintenance. Consider saving for some of these extra costs using a savings account or short-term deposit.
Step 2
Talk to a Mobile Mortgage Specialist or Financial advisor
Prior to searching for a vacation property or cabin, schedule a meeting with a Mobile Mortgage Specialist or Financial advisor to discuss your finances, goals and hopes for a vacation property.
Understand the different mortgage options that may be available to you and any requirements you’ll need to consider.
To be eligible for financing, we require vacation properties and cabins to be in Canada. Additionally, some requirements must be met when it comes to owned and leased lands, water, and sewer sources, heating sources, etc.
Lock in your interest rate (for up to 120 days) and get pre-approval so you know your budget when searching for your vacation property or cabin.
Step 3
Search and selection
Work with a realtor to find your dream vacation home or property.
Once you find a property you love, draft an offer outlining how much you’re willing to pay. Be sure to negotiate any terms, including possession date, conditions, etc.
Prior to submitting your offer, check in with your Mobile Mortgage Specialist or Financial Advisor to ensure the property meets all financing requirements.
Step 4
Mortgage application and approval
After your offer is accepted, work with your Mobile Mortgage Specialist or Financial Advisor to explore your mortgage options. We offer Value, Flex-Feature and Variable mortgages.
Decide if you want a fixed or variable mortgage, open or closed mortgage, and what your payment schedule will be.
Work with a lawyer to complete any of the necessary paperwork that’s required to close the deal.
Step 5
Inspections, insurance and closing
Conduct a thorough inspection of the property to identify any issues and work with your realtor, lawyer, and the seller to address any concerns.
Purchase home insurance and consider home protection insurance for unexpected events, like job loss or disability.
Financing for seasonal campground property
There are some campgrounds that offer an annual seasonal site with the ability to buy/lease land and make the site your own. These sites often don’t qualify for mortgage financing, as trailers are not considered permanent residence. In these scenarios, an alternate loan option would be needed for financing the purchase of property, such as a line of credit.
Property must be in Canada. We do not provide financing for vacation properties outside Canada.
Flex feature and value mortgage options available to choose from.
Different amortization options to help reduce your loan balance.
Meet our Mobile Mortgage Specialists
As a first-time homebuyer, we understand the importance of flexibility. Our Mobile Mortgage Specialists bring the branch to you, accommodating your schedule and providing personalized service, ensuring you can easily navigate the journey to your first home without any unnecessary stress.
Have questions? That’s what we’re here for!
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