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Straight Answers for Homeowners the Banks Turned Away
For more than 20 years we have helped Canadian homeowners use their equity to stop foreclosure, clear tax debt, consolidate high-interest balances, and get approved when the bank said no. This is where we share what we have learned, in plain language, so you can make confident decisions about your home and your finances.
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Home Equity Loans
Using the equity you have already built to access funds, even with bruised credit or non-traditional income.
Bad Credit Mortgages
How homeowners with low credit scores, missed payments, or collections still get approved.
Private Mortgages
When banks and B lenders say no, private lending can offer fast, equity-based solutions.
Second Mortgages
Borrow against your equity without touching your existing first mortgage or its rate.
Stop Foreclosure
Facing a power of sale or foreclosure? Learn the steps that can keep you in your home.
Debt Consolidation
Roll high-interest credit cards and loans into one manageable payment using home equity.
CRA Debt & Liens
Clear Canada Revenue Agency tax debt and remove liens before they threaten your home.
Property Tax Arrears
Behind on property taxes? Stop a tax sale and bring your account current with your equity.
Featured Guides
Our most useful reads for homeowners exploring their options.
Guaranteed Home Equity Loan for Bad Credit – the 411
How do I Get a Guaranteed Home Equity Loan for Bad Credit? Chances are, the asset that has the greatest value in your financial portfolio - is your home. If you've been paying a mortgage down for years and the market in your area has shifted, you may have accumulated...
Revenue Canada Debt – What To Do if You Owe
Do You Owe Revenue Canada Money? Owing money is never fun but there may be no worse feeling than when you owe Revenue Canada (also known as Canada Revenue Agency or CRA for short). Tax debt often comes as one big debt due within 30 days. If you can't repay it fast...
Home Equity Loans in Whitby – A Guide to Converting Your Equity into Cash
Home Equity Loan - Durham Region Residents Have More Equity Than Ever The demand for home equity loans in Whitby & Durham Region has grown. Primarily because of a variety of economic factors. Whitby is located just outside the city of Toronto. It is located on...
Home Equity Loan Canada – Your Lifesaver
A home equity loan isn’t just a lifeline if you’re drowning in debt – it can be a lifesaver. Has your bank or financial institution turned you away for a home equity loan in Canada? Your home equity could help you pay off outstanding loans, credit cards and help...
Power of Sale – Don’t Lose Your Home – You Have Options!
Stop Power of Sale - Help is Available! When you own your home, one of the scariest things that can happen Is to have someone threaten to take it away. If you fall behind on your mortgage payments, though, that’s exactly what will happen. One of the ways lenders try...
Equity Converted to Cash – Taking Equity Out of Your Home
How Much Can You Borrow Against Your House? We bet there are few assets in your life that are likely worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Your house is probably one of them. The more equity you've got, the more valuable your home is. Despite this, getting at that...
Bad Credit Mortgage Lending 101
A bad credit mortgage is any home loan that has been arranged where the borrower has less than perfect credit. Bad credit can mean debts in collections, a past or current bankruptcy, or a consumer proposal, or it can mean that your credit score has taken a hit for any...
Second Mortgage with Bad Credit – Be Approved
How Do I Get Approved for a Second Mortgage with Bad Credit? First of all, how do you know you have bad credit? How do you know your application won't be approved? A homeowner should never make assumptions about their options for a second mortgage. Unless you've fully...
5 Things to Know about Private Second Mortgages
Private Second Mortgages - 5 Things You Should Know When you’re hoping to get a little extra cash, one way to do so is with the help of a second mortgage. Second mortgages, often referred to as home equity loans (because it sounds prettier) can allow you to use the...
Turned Away by Your Bank? Let's Talk.
For more than 20 years we have helped Canadian homeowners get approved using their equity when the banks said no. There may be a solution for you too.
Get Approved Nowor call 1-855-668-3074