Private Lending Insights

Canada's mortgage market operates across three distinct tiers: A-lenders (banks), B-lenders (trust companies), and private lenders. This guide compares all three across approval criteria, rates, speed, and total cost to help you choose the right financing for your situation.

A private mortgage exit strategy maps how borrowers transition from private lending to conventional financing. Learn the five stages of exit planning, timelines, credit rebuilding tactics, and what FSRA expects.

A private mortgage in Ontario typically costs between 9% and 18% in true APR when you account for all fees. On a $500,000 mortgage at 10%, expect $65,000–$75,000 in total cost over 12 months. Here’s every cost component you should understand.

Inherited a property but need funds for estate settlement? Learn about probate loans, executor financing, and how to access equity during probate.

Learn how bridge financing works when buying before selling. Calculate costs, understand terms, and discover when temporary financing makes strategic sense for Ontario homeowners.

Step-by-step guide to the private mortgage process in Ontario: application, appraisal, approval, legal documentation, funding timeline, and what to expect at each stage.

Private mortgages offer alternative qualification paths when traditional banks say no. Learn how they work, who they serve, costs, and when they make strategic sense.

Facing power of sale in Ontario? Learn your refinancing options to stop the process, save your home, and preserve your equity before it's sold.

Need fast access to equity? Compare bridge loans and HELOCs in Ontario—approval timelines, costs, qualification requirements, and when each solution makes sense.

Private mortgages are short-term solutions (1-3 years). Learn how to plan your exit strategy, when to refinance to traditional banks, and what qualification steps to take.

Self-employed in Ontario? Learn how to qualify for a mortgage using bank statements and alternative income verification methods when tax returns don't show your true earning capacity.

Discover how alternative income verification methods help self-employed borrowers, business owners, and entrepreneurs qualify for mortgages when traditional tax return documentation doesn't reflect true earning capacity.

Understand the complete cost structure of private mortgages in Ontario, including interest rates, lender fees, legal costs, and total annual borrowing expenses with real examples.