MORTGAGE SERVICES — ONTARIO

Debt Consolidation Through Your Mortgage

Debt consolidation through refinancing means using your home equity to pay off high-interest debts like credit cards and unsecured loans, leaving you with one lower-interest mortgage payment. It helps homeowners whose minimum payments are heavy but whose home value and income can support a properly structured mortgage.

Consolidation lowers interest cost; it does not erase debt. It works when the total payment drops, the interest saved is real, and there is a realistic plan to keep the cleared cards from filling up again.

Who this is for

How it works

1

Debt and equity inventory

We list every debt, its balance, rate, and payment, and compare your total interest cost today against a consolidated structure.

2

Honest feasibility check

We confirm your home value, qualifying income, and the new mortgage amount, generally up to 80 percent of value, before any promises are made.

3

Refinance application

We apply with complete documents and a clear payoff list, so funds flow directly to your creditors at closing where required.

4

Rebuild plan

We agree on simple guardrails, like closing or limiting cleared cards and building a small emergency fund, so the consolidation actually sticks.

Documents you will likely need

Exact requirements depend on the lender and your situation. I confirm your list on our first call so you gather everything once.

Common mistakes to avoid

Consolidating without changing spending

If the cards refill, you end up with the old debts plus a bigger mortgage. The consolidation plan has to include how the balances stay at zero.

Comparing payments instead of total interest

A lower monthly payment stretched over 25 years can cost more overall. We compare total interest, not just the monthly relief.

Hiding debts from the application

Lenders find debts through your credit report. Full disclosure lets us structure the file correctly the first time and avoids a mid-process decline.

Frequently asked questions

Will consolidating hurt my credit score?
Paying off revolving balances usually helps your score over time because your credit utilization drops and payments simplify to one. There may be a small, temporary dip from the new mortgage inquiry and account change. Keeping the cleared cards at a zero balance is what protects and improves your score afterward.
How much equity do I need to consolidate debt?
A standard consolidation refinance can borrow up to 80 percent of your home's appraised value, including your existing mortgage. The debts you want to clear must fit within that room, and you must qualify for the new payment under the stress test. We calculate your exact room before applying anywhere.
Can I consolidate if I have missed payments or collections?
Sometimes. Alternative lenders through my brokerage consider files with bruised credit, usually requiring stronger equity. Rates are higher than prime, so the math must still beat your current situation. In some cases the better first move is a few months of on-time payments to reach a better lender tier.
Do I have to close my credit cards after consolidating?
Not always, but we will talk honestly about it. Keeping one card with a low limit for essentials is common. Keeping every card at its old limit is the most common reason consolidations fail. The right structure depends on what caused the balances in the first place.
Is a home equity line of credit better than refinancing for consolidation?
A HELOC offers flexibility, but its rate is variable and it is easy to treat as ongoing credit, which can keep debt alive for years. A refinance into a fixed structure forces repayment through regular payments. For true consolidation, the mortgage structure usually disciplines the payoff better. We compare both for your case.

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