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Ontario Private Mortgages, Built Around Your Equity, Not Your Paperwork

When a bank says no, your home's equity can still say yes. We connect you directly to private lenders who approve based on property value, not tax returns or credit scores — often within 24 hours.

4.95%*
Starting Private Rate
85%*
Max Loan-to-Value
24 HR*
Approval Turnaround
300+
Private & Institutional Lenders
Quick Answer

A private mortgage in Ontario is a loan secured against your home's equity, funded by an individual or private lender instead of a bank. Approval is based primarily on property value and location rather than income verification or credit history, which makes it the fastest path to capital when time or paperwork is the obstacle.

  • Approvals in as little as 24 hours
  • Based on equity, not credit score
  • Interest-only options keep payments low
  • Ideal bridge to a future A-lender mortgage
Why Choose a Private Mortgage

Capital When the Banks Won't Move Fast Enough

Private lending exists for exactly the situations traditional banks are built to avoid: urgency, complexity, and non-traditional income.

Speed Over Bureaucracy

Firm commitments in as little as 24 hours and funding in 3–5 business days for time-sensitive files.

Equity Does the Talking

No T4s, no tax returns, no credit score minimums. If your property has equity, you have a starting point.

Flexible, Short-Term Structure

Interest-only payments and open terms from 3 to 24 months, designed to bridge you to a lower-cost exit.

How It Works

From Application to Funding in Four Steps

A private mortgage moves at the speed of your paperwork — not the underwriting queue of a big bank.

01

Quick Equity Review

We review your property value, location, and existing mortgage balance to estimate available equity in minutes.

02

Lender Match

Your file is matched to the private or institutional lender in our 300+ network best suited to your scenario.

03

Appraisal & Commitment

An independent appraisal confirms value; a firm mortgage commitment typically follows within 24 hours.

04

Funding

Once legal work is complete, funds are released — often within 3 to 5 business days for urgent files.

Eligibility

Who Typically Qualifies

Private mortgages are underwritten on the property first, and the borrower's story second. Most Ontario homeowners with meaningful equity have a realistic path to approval.

  • Own residential, rental, or commercial property in Ontario with verifiable equity
  • Property located anywhere in Ontario — we're based in the GTA but licensed and active province-wide, from major cities to smaller markets
  • Combined loan amount (1st + 2nd, where applicable) stays within 75–85% of appraised value
  • No minimum credit score — recent bruises, discharged bankruptcy, or thin credit files are workable
  • Interest reserve or clear repayment/exit plan for interest-only terms
FAQ

Private Mortgage Questions, Answered

The most common questions we get from Ontario homeowners exploring this option for the first time.

Firm commitments are often issued within 24 hours of a completed application and appraisal. Full funding typically takes 3 to 5 business days, though genuine emergencies (like a Power of Sale date) can sometimes move faster.
No hard minimum applies. Private lenders weigh property equity and location far more heavily than credit history, so past bruises, collections, or a discharged bankruptcy rarely rule you out on their own.
Rates start from 4.95% (interest-only) and are higher than typical bank rates, reflecting the speed and flexibility of approval. Lender and broker fees also apply and are disclosed up front before you commit — see our Rates & Fees Guide.
Usually not. Most private mortgages run 3 to 24 months and are structured as a bridge — to stabilize a situation, then refinance into a lower-cost B-lender or A-lender product once your file qualifies.
Our team is based in the GTA and licensed to work Ontario-wide. Our Mortgage Alliance network also includes a dedicated Lender Desk built for exactly these situations — reach out before assuming your file can't be placed.
A short conversation about your property, timeline, and what you're trying to solve. There's no cost or obligation to find out where you stand — see How It Works for the full process.

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Jessica · iDream Financial
AI Assistant · Ontario mortgages
General information only, not a mortgage commitment. Rates and calculator results shown are illustrative starting points.