Divorced, 4 years haven’t owned or resided in a home
Budget : how much do i need for a down payment as a FTHM
5% 500 k , 10% 1 million
where do i save my money as my first Time home buyer?
FHSA vs TFSA vs RRSP
under RRSP Highlight home buyers plan
Mortgage Qualifications
Credit score, Banks accept 680 and higher - (highlight we offer credit reform)
Income ( self employed vs employed )
2 T4, and two recent paystubs
2 years NOA, 2 yrs financials.
highlight flex down program by Mericks
How our program works:
Allows clients that have not been able to save their DP to experience homeownership. The product allows the client to borrow the down payment from their own unsecured resources. Most commonly used is an unsecured LOC. Include 3% of the outstanding balance into the debt servicing of the deal. Borrow all or part for a down payment.
Types of clients taking advantage of this product:
Easoned clients that do not want to redeem their investments.
FTHB that haven't saved their full down payment and they do not have immediate family members that can help out by gifting the down payment.
What you need to know:
650 Beacon
NO late payments
Owner occupied, partially owner occupied, 2 unit max
Guarantors to occupy the property
No bonus to the rate
Higher insurer premium
90-95% LTV
Clients can also obtain a fixed loan, include the fixed loan repayment in the debt servicing
On exception, clients can also include closing costs - 12-month repayment required
Can combine this program with the Purchase Plus Improvement program
Flex Down and Purchase Plus products are available to help your clients purchase their dream home and will also help you differentiate yourself from bank offers.