What to consider
Securing debt against a home introduces the risk of losing it if payments are not made.
Who can help?
Authorized mortgage lenders and brokerages. This describes a provider type, not a confirmed DebtHelpers partner.
Questions to ask
- What fees and mortgage penalties apply?
- How does this change the risk to my home?
Your home equity and debt reading guide
Start here, then explore the specific questions that matter to your situation.
- Using home equity to consolidate debt in Canada
- Debt service ratios in Canada: GDS and TDS explained
- Mortgage payment deferral in Canada: check the cost after the break
- Secured vs unsecured loans: compare the asset risk
- Debt consolidation loans: pros and cons in Canada
- Line of credit vs personal loan in Canada
- Credit utilization ratio: calculate it and understand the limits
MAKE THE CONVERSATION COUNT
Three things to have handy
- 1Your mortgage balance and renewal date
- 2An approximate home value
- 3Questions about penalties, fees and security