Mortgage guidance for homeowners across Canada, with in-depth coverage of Ontario lending.
The Canadian mortgage blog at LendToday.ca exists for one reason: to give homeowners clear, practical information about the mortgage situations that banks rarely explain well. Most mortgage content online is written for people with perfect credit, steady salaried income, and no complications. That describes very few of the homeowners who come to us.
Our articles are written for the other situations. Falling behind on payments. Receiving a notice of sale. Carrying property tax arrears or debt owed to Revenue Canada. Being self-employed and hearing no from a bank that could not read the income properly. Wanting to access built-up equity without refinancing an entire first mortgage. These are the topics we write about, because these are the calls we take.
We work with homeowners across Canada through a network of more than fifty lenders, and our brokerage is licensed in Ontario. A meaningful share of what we publish covers Ontario processes in detail, because power of sale, property tax sales, and land registration are provincial matters and the rules genuinely differ from one province to the next. Where an article covers something Ontario specific, we say so plainly rather than presenting it as a national rule.
The writing here comes from working mortgage professionals rather than from a content agency. Every article is written or reviewed by someone who arranges these mortgages, which is why the guidance tends to be more direct about tradeoffs, costs, and the situations where a particular product is the wrong answer.
If you are trying to understand a specific situation rather than browse, the section below routes you straight to the right place. If you would rather talk it through with a person, a consultation is free and comes with no obligation.
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Six of the most common reasons homeowners reach out. Each one goes straight to a page that explains the options in full.
A notice of sale starts a clock. Understanding the redemption window and what stops the process is the first step to keeping the home.
Stop a power of sale →Arrears grow quickly once legal and interest costs are added. There are options at this stage that disappear later on.
Mortgage arrears help →Equity built up in a property can be accessed without disturbing a first mortgage you want to keep in place.
Home equity loans →A low score does not close every door. Equity-based lending weighs the property and the full financial picture, not just the number.
Bad credit mortgages →Business owners and commission earners are often declined because a bank cannot read the income correctly, not because it is insufficient.
Self-employed options →Unpaid property taxes and CRA debt can both put a home at risk. Home equity is often the route to bringing them current.
Tax arrears financing →Everything we have published most recently, newest first.
Introduction Understanding the difference between property ownership and title is crucial for homeowners and buyers in Canada. Many assume they are the same, but they serve different legal purposes. Ownership refers to the right to control and use a property,
Introduction Bridge financing loans provide short-term financing for homeowners who need immediate funds before completing the sale of their current property. These loans offer quick access to capital, making them a vital tool for homeowners in competitive real estate markets.
Introduction: Valuable Lender Questions Finding the right mortgage can be challenging, especially when traditional lenders like banks aren’t an option. For many Canadian homeowners, private mortgage lenders offer a lifeline, providing the flexibility and speed that banks often cannot match.
Introduction Managing CRA debt can be overwhelming for Canadian homeowners. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has the authority to place liens on your property for unpaid taxes, which can significantly disrupt your financial stability. Fortunately, home equity offers a practical
Homebuyers and the 4 Alarming Causes for Surging Construction Costs in Canada Canada’s housing market has long been a topic of national discussion, with affordability and supply issues taking center stage. In recent years, an additional challenge has emerged: the
Introduction to Machine Learning for Mortgages Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and Canada’s mortgage financing sector is no exception. With its ability to process vast amounts of data, a knowledge base network offers faster, more accurate, and efficient
Rebuild Your Credit: Intro Having a good credit score is essential for financial health. Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, a car loan, or a new credit card, lenders rely on your credit score to assess your financial reliability. If
Breaking a mortgage contract is a significant financial decision that can have both immediate and long-term impacts. Canadian homeowners must understand the associated costs and penalties before proceeding, whether refinancing or relocating. This article explores the key insights into breaking
About Commercial Mortgage Financing Commercial mortgages are a crucial financing tool for business owners and investors in Ontario. These loans are used to purchase, refinance, or improve properties such as storefronts, office buildings, industrial facilities, or multifamily complexes. Understanding the
Our most useful in-depth articles, grouped by the situation they solve. Start with these if you are new here.
The full process from notice of default through to sale, including redemption rights and the protections homeowners hold at each stage.
Nine routes homeowners use to pause, restructure, or replace a mortgage before losing the property or the equity built up in it.
What actually happens after a missed payment, why Ontario lenders use power of sale instead of foreclosure, and where the deadlines fall.
The timelines that follow a notice of sale, the costs that accumulate, and the practical steps that can reinstate a mortgage.
What a lender can and cannot do after a missed payment, and how far behind a homeowner usually is before anything formal begins.
Why a consumer proposal deals with unsecured debt rather than a mortgage, and what keeps a home out of the process.
Financing options during a proposal and after discharge, and how lenders read a proposal on a credit file over time.
A mortgage-free home is one of the strongest positions a lender can see. Here is how to borrow against it without giving up that position.
How a revolving line differs from a lump sum advance, the equity position lenders look for, and where alternative lenders fit.
How a lender holdback structures interest upfront, who this suits, and the tradeoffs to weigh before choosing it.
What lenders want to see from self-employed, contract, commission, and gig income, and why lender choice matters more here.
Two ways a mortgage gets registered against a property, and the costs and switching limits most borrowers are never told about.
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