Mortgage default insurance is a mandatory premium lenders place on mortgages with a LTV higher than 80%. There are now three Mortgage Insurers in Canada that allow Canadians the dream of Home Ownership.
AIG United Guaranty has created an Innovative suite of Mortgage Insurance (MI) products that will provide homeowners and mortgage professionals alike with the Flexibility and Choice they want and need.
CMHC is Canada's largest default mortgage insurer. Mortgage loan insurance helps protects lenders against mortgage default, and enables consumers to purchase homes with as little as 5% down payment
Genworth is an equal to the above two insurers. If you are purchasing or refinancing a home with a home with a LTV of 80% or more, the mortgage must be insured. This insurance protects the lender against borrower default, and enables them to give you mortgage financing for the purchase of a home with a small down payment.
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