Canadian Mortgage Insurers

There are three different Canadian mortgage insurance providers:

 

Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) Mortgage Insurance

Mortgage insurance protects the lender against payment default by the homebuyer. Most lenders require it if the homebuyer has less than 20 percent of the purchase price as a down payment.  By providing mortgage loan insurance to lenders, CMHC enables homebuyers to finance up to 95 percent of the purchase price of a home.

Over the years, CMHC mortgage insurance products have responded to the changing needs of Canadians.  CMHC introduced innovations such as purchasing a home with just five per cent down, and financing improvement renovations at the time of purchase to provide homeowners with greater choice and home financing flexibilities.

CMHC led the market with the introduction of emili, CMHC's automated insurance risking systems, in 1996.  This on-line system makes the application process for mortgage loan insurance faster and the risk assessment of the application more precise.  Through innovations such as emili, and the experience we have gained through its use, CMHC is able to pass on the benefits to Canadians in the form of lower premiums, and make homeownership more affordable.
The following are the premiums:

Loan Amount as a % of value of the home Premium on Total Loan Premium on Increase to Loan Amount for Portability
Up to and including 65% 0.60% 0.60%
Up to and including 75% 1.70% 5.90%
Up to and including 80% 2.40% 6.05%
Up to and including 85% 2.80% 6.20%
Up to and including 90% 3.10% 6.25%
Up to and including 95% 4.00% 6.30%
90.01% to 95% Non-Traditional Down Payment 4.50% 6.60%

Provided by CMHC.

Visit the CMHC web site for more information: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance

If you're purchasing a home and are borrowing more than 80% of the value of the property, the mortgage must be insured.  The insurance protects the lender against borrower default.  This enables you to purchase a home with as little as a 5% down payment. Mortgage insurance is not life or disability insurance.

Who is Genworth Mortgage Insurance Canada?

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Canada together, with its related affiliates, is the largest private sector mortgage insurance company in the world and the only private sector supplier of mortgage insurance in Canada. Genworth works in partnership with lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents and builders to make housing more affordable to Canadians.  We combine our experience in mortgage default insurance with our strength in technology and our extraordinary commitment to quality to provide our customers with the level of service they expect.

Genworth offers a competitive choice of flexible mortgage default insurance products for the purchase of homes across Canada. These include a portability feature, introduced to Canadians by Genworth.  We also work with lenders to provide homebuyer seminars and we offer a consultation service to lenders working with borrowers experiencing temporary difficulty in meeting their mortgage payment commitments.

Genworth understands the importance of fast, reliable processing of mortgage insurance applications. GE Excel, a fully automated delivery and decision system enables us to receive, process and in many cases approve applications within minutes.

Genworth has been known for years as a name trusted for quality and dependability.

How Much Does Mortgage Insurance Cost?

There are two fees associated with mortgage insurance: the underwriting fee
and the premium.

Loan Amount as a % of value of the home Premium on Total Loan Premium on Increase to Loan Amount for Portability
Up to and including 65% 0.60% 0.60%
Up to and including 75% 1.70% 5.90%
Up to and including 80% 2.40% 6.05%
Up to and including 85% 2.80% 6.20%
Up to and including 90% 3.10% 6.25%
Up to and including 95% 4.00% 6.30%
90.01% to 95% Non-Traditional Down Payment 4.50% 6.60%

Visit the Genworth Canada web site for more information: http://www.genworth.ca

Canada Guaranty Mortgage Insurance

Since entering the market in 2010, Canada Guaranty has successfully established a number of strong relationships and continues to build new partnerships throughout the industry. As the only 100% Canadian-owned private mortgage insurer, supported by the financial strength of our ownership team, we are committed to delivering service excellence and improved solutions to support you and your borrowers.


Visit Canada Guaranty's web site for more information: http://www.canadaguaranty.ca