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90 Days History

When applying for a mortgage it is necessary to provide 90 days history of your down payment. This is to prove that you did not borrow it or it was not obtained through illicit activity. Often clients have more than one bank account as a source for their down payment. This will require that we provide the lender with 90 days history for each account that is associated with the down payment. Also any large deposits much be throughly explained. We will need to show the sources of the large deposits and 90 day history of said deposits if required by the lender.

Once all funds can be accounted for, then and only then will the lender sign off on your down payment. Anti-money laundering rules are in place for a reason and deposits over 10K will be heavily scrutinized. Everything involved in securing your financing this is the most time consuming and is a big relief once completed to the lenders satisfaction.

Today I am thankful for the persistence of clients and the patience of my underwriters, the relaxed pace of the weekend not that the work actually stops and the way my dog looks up at me when we go for a walk and it’s priceless.

“Former US House Majority Leader, Tom DeLay, has been sentenced to three years in prison. One year for money laundering and two more for his performance on Dancing with the Stars.” Jay Leno

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

Creating your own down payment

Normally down payments can not be borrowed. However there are a few ways around this legally and ethically. So let’s first state that the down payment must be in your possession for 90 days and you must be able to provide bank statements to support that.

  1. You can borrow it from an existing line of credit. This should not be from the same source that is providing your mortgage, and you must be able to debt service for the payment.
  2. It can be gifted from a blood relative. A gift letter is required and you will then need to provide a statement showing that you are in possession of the funds.
  3. You can borrow it from your RRSP’s under the Home Buyer’s Plan. For a single applicant this amount is up to 35K and for a couple it is 70K. This is a tax free withdrawal and you have 15 years to pay it back.

However there is a better way to do the last step, and it’s best to start it as tax season is kicking off in February. Firstly consult a certified financial planner to find out your unused contribution room. Determine how much you need for your down payment. Take out an RRSP Loan for the amount of your unused contribution room. Then put this money in your RRSP for at least 90 days. Record this RRSP contribution on your tax return to get a refund. After the 90 days have passed take out the money from your RRSP and repay the loan. Lastly use your tax refund for your down payment.

Today I am thankful for the ability of exercise to clear my head, quiet early mornings while everyone else is still asleep and getting a peek at British farming life on the new Amazon Prime show Clarkson’s farm.

“Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute the most to real wealth, good morals and happiness.” Thomas Jefferson

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

How bad do you want it?

With that you should also be saying, “what are you willing to do that nobody else is willing to do” to achieve your goal? If your goal is to be fitter. Are you watching what you eat? Are you doing your workouts? Are you getting enough sleep? Are you consistent with what needs to be done?

If your goal is to some day soon move out of your parents place and buy a place of your own. Are you putting money away from every paycheque towards your down payment? Are you monitoring your credit report? Are you looking at all your expenses for ways to save some money towards your down payment? Are you paying down your debts? Are you taking extra shifts, working overtime or starting a gig on the side to make some more cash?

Where there is a will there is always a way. To help you get control of your debt and your money I highly recommend YNAB. Focus on your end result and be relentless and you will get there in no time.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).