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  • At RBC you can obtain a mortgage primarily for the purpose of purchasing an owner occupied residential property, including: townhouses and condominiums.
  • Financing is available up to 90% (as Mortgage Indemnity Insurance is available for amounts in excess of 80%); therefore a minimum downpayment of 10% is required.
  • Amortized monthly payments of principal and interest can be granted for up to 30 years (maximum term and age of client not to exceed government age of retirement).

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  • At RBC you can obtain a mortgage to purchase residential lots in government approved subdivisions for the purpose of eventually constructing an owner-occupied home.
  • Financing is available for up to 90% (with Mortgage Indemnity Insurance), therefore a minimum down payment of 10% is required.
  • Amortized monthly payments of principal and interest can be granted for up to 10 years (maximum term and age of client not to exceed government age of retirement).

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  • RBC offers financing to build or undertake major renovations for owner occupied residential property.
  • This type of mortgage is set up as an interest only facility during the stages of construction.
  • During the period of construction (maximum of 1 yr), the client can draw down balances in pre-determined phases as needed up to the approved limit. Upon completion, the final amount will be converted to a residential property mortgage with monthly blended installment of principal and interest.
  • Amortized monthly payments of principal and interest are granted for up to 30 years (maximum term and age of client not to exceed government age of retirement). 

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  • At RBC you can utilize the equity that has been built up in your property for your goals including: Home Improvements, Debt Consolidation, Investments, Educational or Medical expenses with the supporting collateral being a mortgage over the property.
  • RBC financing is available for up to 80% of the value of the property.
  • Amortized monthly payments of principal and interest can be granted for up to 30 years (maximum term and age of client not to exceed government age of retirement).
  • Maximum term of loan is 30 years (not to exceed government age of retirement).

EXAMPLE:
Assume you have a property with an original valuation of $500,000 in 2007.
Existing mortgage facility is $400,000 @ 10% for 20 years, original down payment was $100,000
Mortgage balance is $360,000 in 2012

Scenario 1:
What is the available equity in 2012 that can be utilized assuming the original value of the property remains the same?


Answer:

LTV Maximum Equity Available
Maintains current market value of $500,000.
with standard 80% [80% * $500,000] - $360,000 = $40,000

Scenario 2:
If in 2012 the property has increased in value to $560,000, what is the new available equity?

Answer:

LTV Maximum equity available
Appreciates to $560,000
With standard 80% [80% * $560,000] - $360,000 = $88,000

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Purchase of residential property and residential land:

Collateral:

  • Assignment of Home Owner's Insurance cover over the property
  • Registered first mortgage of a continuing nature over property being financed

Documents:

  • Agreement of Sale
  • Deed for property
  • Current Valuation Report
  • WASA Clearance Certificate and up to date land and building taxes

Construction/Renovation:

Collateral:

  • Assignment of Home Owner's Insurance cover over the property
  • Registered first mortgage of a continuing nature over property under construction

Documents:

  • Approved Plans - Town and Country
  • Builder's estimate and references
  • Quantity surveryor's report
  • Most recently paid WASA bill (for renovations only)
  • Current valuation report
  • WASA Clearance Certificate (for construction only)

For more details refer to Residential Mortgage Checklist

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    Expand - WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING MORTGAGE FINANCING       What are the basic requirements for obtaining mortgage financing?

    Expand - WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BASIC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED?       What are some of the basic documents required?

    Expand - HOW LONG DOES THE ENTIRE PROCESS TAKE?       How long does the entire process take?

    Expand - WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MORTGAGE FINANCING?       What are the benefits of mortgage financing?

    Expand - CAN I APPLY FOR A MORTGAGE WITH ANOTHER PERSON?       Can I apply for a mortgage with another person?

    Expand - CAN I MAKE LUMP SUM PAYMENTS TOWARDS MY MORTGAGE LOAN ?       Can I make lump sum payments towards my mortgage loan?

    Expand - HOW CAN I PAY LESS INTEREST TO THE BANK OVER THE PERIOD OF THE MORTGAGE ?       How can I pay less interest to the bank over the period of the mortgage?

    Expand - ARE THERE PENALTIES FOR EARLY LIQUIDATION OF MY MORTGAGE LOAN?       Are there penalties for early liquidation of my mortgage loan?

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