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A Better Way to Homeownership

A Mortgage to suit your lifestyle
It's a lifestyle choice.
Let's start with the basics: a mortgage is a loan you take out to buy property. It's a way of purchasing a home without paying the full value immediately.

There are many different types of mortgages. The two basic types of mortgages are Conventional Mortgage and High Ratio Mortgage.

But choosing a mortgage isn't just a financial choice - it's a lifestyle choice.

If you can't afford the 20% down payment for a conventional mortgage, a High Ratio Mortgage allows for a smaller down payment so you can own a home - and you can own it now.

High Ratio Mortgages can have non-traditional mortgage terms - like longer amortization periods. This means you can pay smaller monthly payments over a longer period of time. Non-traditional mortgage terms can allow for a more flexible lifestyle by providing greater freedom and balance in your financial life, while still investing responsibly and building equity sooner.

In Canada, mortgage insurance is required under Bank Act Law for those making less than a 20% down payment on a property. So if you purchase a home with a High Ratio mortgage, you will pay mortgage default insurance.

Mortgage default insurance is a win-win situation for both homebuyers and lenders. Lenders rely on mortgage default insurance to protect themselves from financial losses in case a loan is not repaid. Because lenders have this protection, they are able to offer loans with very small down payments, provided credit requirements are met. This means you can get access to homeownership earlier at the lowest cost, and with a small downpayment. It also means you will begin to build equity in your home sooner.

Ask your mortgage professional for a Genworth-insured mortgage today,
or call 1-800-511-8888