Self-employment and Qualifying for Your Mortgage

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Whether you call it your gig, side-hustle or passion project, the number of people in Canada who are self-employed is on the rise. When you're focused on building your business, home ownership can seem like a challenge. While it's true that qualifying for a mortgage when you're self-employed is different from a regular employee, our team is here to walk you through the options with mortgage lenders and insurers.

More Than a Mortgage

When we met John and Monica, they co-owned a home with Monica's parents. The family had made the decision to sell that property to give the younger couple the opportunity to find a home of their own. This generous gift left John and Monica with a significant down payment on their next property, but they wanted to know exactly what they could afford.

Why Your First Mortgage Doesn't Have To Be Hard

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Absolutely.

But it can also be exciting when you aren't faced with surprises at every turn.  Let's remove some of the potential surprises and make your life a little easier.

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