Credit Recovery

Credit Improvement

Mortgage application guidance when past credit events, bankruptcy, or a consumer proposal may affect lender options.

Overview

Review how credit history may affect mortgage eligibility, documentation, rates, and fees

Credit challenges can affect mortgage eligibility, rate, fees, and the documentation a lender requests. Whether you're recovering from bankruptcy, completing a consumer proposal, or improving a lower credit score, we can explain possible lender paths and steps that may strengthen a future application.

There is no universal waiting period, number of trade lines, or credit score that guarantees mortgage approval. Lenders and insurers may consider the type and timing of past credit events, discharge or proposal status, payment history, current debts, income, down payment or equity, property, and the complete application.

Alternative or private financing may be considered in some credit situations, but it can carry higher rates and fees. If it is suitable, we outline the costs, exit plan, and milestones that may support a later move to another lender category.

Key Features

Credit Report Review: Identify reported balances, payment history, inquiries, and possible errors
Rebuilding Considerations: Discuss general steps without promising a score or approval result
Alternative Lending Review: Compare availability, rates, fees, risks, and exit requirements
Timing Review: Confirm current lender and insurer requirements for the specific credit event
Future Refinance: Treat any later move to another lender as conditional, not guaranteed

How It Works

Step 1

Initial Consultation

We discuss your goals, review your financial situation, and outline mortgage paths that may suit your needs.

Step 2

Compare Suitable Options

I compare available rates, terms, features, fees, and qualification requirements, then guide you through the application and closing.

Fee Disclosure

On many standard lender-paid files, you may not pay a direct broker fee. Private or alternative financing can involve lender and broker fees, which are disclosed before you commit.

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Common Questions

Credit Improvement — Common Questions

Get answers to common questions about this mortgage service.

How long after bankruptcy can I get a mortgage?
The timing depends on discharge status, the number and type of past events, re-established credit, income, debts, down payment or equity, property, and current lender or insurer rules. No waiting period or trade-line count guarantees approval; confirm the requirements for the specific application.
What credit score do I need for a mortgage in Canada?
There is no single score that guarantees approval or a particular rate. Lenders also consider income, debts, down payment, property, recent credit history, and the overall application. We can review the lender categories that may fit your current profile.
How can I rebuild my credit profile?
The appropriate steps depend on your credit report. Common considerations include making payments on time, keeping balances manageable, limiting unnecessary applications, and correcting errors. No specific action or timeline guarantees a score increase or mortgage approval.
Can I get a mortgage during a consumer proposal?
Some alternative or private lenders may consider an application during a consumer proposal, depending on equity or down payment, income, credit, property, and exit plan. These options can carry higher rates and fees, which must be reviewed before commitment.
Will past credit issues affect my mortgage rate?
Past credit can affect lender availability, rate, fees, and required equity or down payment. The impact depends on the complete credit history and other application details; no score or waiting period guarantees a particular rate.
Service Area

Serving Port Coquitlam & Surrounding Communities

Whether you're in the heart of Port Coquitlam or the wider Coquitlam region, I'm here to help with your mortgage needs.

Discuss credit improvement

Talk with Milka about suitable mortgage options, their costs, and the conditions that may apply.

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