A financing checklist that looks beyond the advertised rent.
Define the investment and its use
Record the address, number of units, intended rental arrangement and any personal occupancy. Note repairs, changes of use or renovations you plan. Share those assumptions before asking for a financing quote.
Check the supporting information
Ask for current leases, property taxes, insurance estimates, utility responsibilities and available operating records. Separate documented income from projections. A lender may assess rental income differently from the number shown in a listing.
Plan for less-than-perfect months
Make room for vacancies, repairs and operating costs alongside the mortgage. Consider how the household would carry the property if rental receipts were interrupted. A mortgage payment estimate is only one component of the budget.
Review the complete ownership picture
Prepare a schedule of existing properties, secured debt and recurring payments. Ask your accountant and lawyer to review ownership and tax questions. Let your mortgage professional know about those plans before the application is structured.
Separate the three assessments
Your own cash-flow model, the lender’s qualifying calculation and the tax treatment of the property are different. Document assumptions for each with the appropriate professional. Confirm permitted occupancy and insurance; neither a positive spreadsheet nor an advertised rent establishes an approval.
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Further reading: CMHC: Rental income
General information, not a commitment to lend. Mortgage eligibility, costs and terms depend on your circumstances and the lender.