If you need to borrow money, secured by the equity in your home, and avoid paying penalties for breaking your existing mortgage, a second mortgage is a viable option.
The most important factor in obtaining a second mortgage is the equity in your home, determined by the home’s appraised value minus any outstanding mortgage balance. Your credit history and income are not major determinants.
You can borrow up to 80 percent of the value of your home in a combination of your primary and second mortgage. So if your home is valued at $600,000, and you have a $150,000 mortgage balance, the maximum amount of a second mortgage would be calculated like this:
80% of $600,000 = $480,000
$480,000 – $150,000 = $330,000
$330,000 would be the maximum available amount for your second mortgage.
A private lender may be your only option. We’ll review your finances and requirements, and we’ll offer the best solutions for your situation. If traditional sources for mortgage financing are not willing to lend to you, we can consider private lending. Private borrowing provides a chance to get the financing you need in the near term while you upgrade your credit standing and get on the path to financial health.
The interest rate you will be offered through private lending is typically higher than a traditional mortgage, since situations requiring private lenders tend to involve more risk.
Private lending terms are typically shorter. While a traditional mortgage term might be three or five years, private borrowing may be one- or two-years.
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