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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.
Mortgage Broker In Toronto – How To Pick The Right One
Finding Your Best Mortgage Broker In Toronto - How To Choose One That's Right For You Toronto remains one of the hottest housing markets in the country. So it can sometimes be challenging to get the best deal possible on a home, especially if you are a first-time home...
Banks That Offer Home Equity Loans With Bad Credit
Bad Credit home equity loans can be offered by banks! Banks that offer home equity loans with bad credit exist, contrary to popular belief. They are not the traditional big banks that your mom and dad used to use. Banks that offer home equity loans with bad credit...
What to Do If You’re Behind and have Property Tax Arrears
Property Tax Loans - What Options Do I Have? Owning a home comes with a number of costs that you might not have considered ahead of time. One of the most common items that people often forget about is property tax. However, making sure you’re paying property tax is...
Home Equity Loans with No Credit Check
"No Credit Check Required" - The Truth About Home Equity Loans With No Credit Check A home equity loan is a mortgage loan that uses your home as collateral. The amount you can apply for will directly correlate to the amount of equity in your home. A home equity loan...
What’s a home equity loan? Your Equity Mortgage Guide
Home Equity Loans - The Easiest Way To Leverage Money It's frustrating when your bank won't help. Especially when you’ve got equity in your home and it really seems like approval should be a slam dunk. If no one will lend to you, how can you use your home equity to...
Mortgage Broker Tips – What Can A Broker Offer?
What can a mortgage broker offer that your bank can't? If you've had a long relationship with your bank, it's normal to want to get your mortgage there. You trust your bank, you know your bank and you feel comfortable asking your bank for things. So what happens when...
Debt Consolidation – How It Can Work For You
Debt Consolidation Can Free You From High-Interest Debt! Getting a personal loan to consolidate your debt is a great idea. Lines of credit, HELOCs (home equity lines of credit), and consumer proposals can all achieve debt consolidation for you. A balance transfer of...
Self-Employed Mortgage Drawbacks – What You Can Do
Self-Employed AND having trouble finding a mortgage lender - you're not alone Self-employed life certainly has its perks but also has its disadvantages. Buying a home (or refinancing your mortgage) can very quickly highlight the disadvantages of self-generated...
How to Save Your Home from a Foreclosure or Power of Sale!
Saving your home from a Foreclosure or Power of Sale Knowing how to save your home from foreclosure or power of sale is not something that most people are not familiar with. Most people don’t even understand how they find themselves in the position, let alone how to...
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