Checklist to get a mortgage for self-employed buyers

April 1, 2025
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Checklist to get a mortgage for self-employed buyers

Purchase

  • ID for all applicants (Drivers license and/or Passport and/or PR Card)
  • Completed Mortgage Application – signed by all applicants
  • Privacy Agreement
  • Agreement of Purchase and Sale of subject property and all schedules/waivers
  • Realtor Listing Sheet
  • Verification of Income:
    • Last 2 years NOA’s
    • Last 2 years FULL T1 Generals with statement of business activities
    • Last 2 years financial statements (if applicable)
    • Business license/Articles of Incorporation (if available)
    • GST Return (if applicable)
  • Solicitor’s Full Contact Details
  • Void Cheque and/or PAD Form
  • Verification of Down payment (90 days history required) and closing costs (1.5% of purchase price) may be from many sources including:
    • Savings/Chequing accounts
    • RRSP account (Withholding tax may be considered)
    • Gifted Down payment – Gift Letter completed
    • Sale agreement of existing home/cottage/other property
    • GIC statements

Refinance/Renewal

  • ID for all applicants (Drivers license and/or Passport and/or PR Card)
  • Completed Mortgage Application – signed by all applicants
  • Privacy Agreement
  • Original Purchase details (date/purchase price/mortgage amount)
  • Verification of Income:
    • Last 2 years NOA’s
    • Last 2 years FULL T1 Generals with statement of business activities
    • Last 2 years financial statements (if applicable)
    • Business license/Articles of Incorporation (if available)
    • GST Return (if applicable)
  • Current Mortgage Balance/Renewal offer
  • Property tax Statement
  • Solicitor’s Full Contact Details
  • Void Cheque and/or PAD Form

Written By:

Kelly MioBertolo,
Mortgage Agent Level 2
Mortgage Alliance

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