Mortgagenomics Canada

Did you know? Approximately 15% of Canadians are self-employed, making this an important segment in the mortgage and financing space. When it comes to self-employed individuals seeking a mortgage, there are some key things to note as this process can differ from the standard mortgage.For self-employed individuals with an established business seeking best rate financing, the business must have a minimum two years of history. This includes self-employed applicants who own a full or part-time business in the form of sole proprietorships, incorporations, and partnerships.In order to obtain a mortgage when self-employed, most lenders require your most recent 2 years of Personal Income Tax documents; Notice of Assessments and T1 Generals. Typically, individuals who can provide these documents - with acceptable income levels – should have little issue obtaining a mortgage product and rates available to the traditional borrower.One primary benefit of being self-employed is the privilege of writing