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Investment Property Program

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Genworth will now be providing mortgage insurance on a rental program accessible to qualified borrowers with 20% down payment.

Acceptable loan purpose

  • Purchase
  • Purchase Plus
  • Refinance (Maximum Equity Take-out: $200,000)

Eligible properties

  • Maximum four units
  • New construction or existing properties
  • Property must meet the following criteria:
    • Municipal zoning
    • Fully self-contained units
    • Remaining property (economic) life must equal or exceed the amortization of the loan

Ineligible Property Types

  • Time-share Interests
  • Vacation Homes
  • Commercial zoning
  • Rooming Houses
  • Quarter Share / Shared Ownership
  • Rental Pools

Maximum Loan-To-Value

  • 80% LTV (Purchase or Refinance)

Terms/Qualifying Interest Rates

  • For terms less than 3 years, the qualifying interest rate is the greater of three-year posted rate or contract rate
  • For terms of three years or more, the contract rate is used
  • Fixed, variable and adjustable rate mortgages permitted

Premiums


LTV ratioRecommended Credit ScoresTotal Loan AmountTop-up Premium
Up to 65%6401.25%2.75%
65.01% - 75%6401.75%3.00%
75.01% - 80%6602.50%3.75%

Premium is non-refundable.
* a 20 BPS premium surcharge will be applied to the above premium rates for every 5 years of amortization beyond the traditional 25-year mortgage amortization period

Portability

  • Mortgage default insurance is portable under this program
  • The premium will be calculated using the lesser of:
    • The Premium on the Total Loan Amount less applicable Premium Credit or
    • The Premium on the Top-Up Portion as per the table above

Maximum Amortization

  • 40-years (A 20 bps premium surcharge will apply for every 5 years of amortization beyond 25-years)

Borrower Qualification

  • Maximum 40% TDS
  • TDS = PIT+ Other Monthly Obligations - (Rental Income x 80%)
                                       Qualifying Income Of Applicants
  • PIT: Also include 50% of condo fees
  • Rental Income
    • The lesser of actual rent or fair market rent as determined by an approved appraiser
    • Income from a non-conforming basement suite will be considered on an exception basis
  • Down payment from borrower's own resources
  • Personal guarantees are required when the borrower is not an individual (e.g. corporate entity).
  • The personal guarantee can not be released without prior consent from Genworth

Recommended Credit Profile

  • Borrowers should have a strong history of managing their credit
  • Two (2) trade lines with at least two (2) years history
  • No prior bankruptcy
  • Recommended credit scores:
    • 75.01-80% LTV: Minimum 660
    • <=75% LTV: Minimum 640
  • Genworth will consider applications with lower scores based on the overall merit of the application and where other risk mitigating factors exist.

Assumptions/Assignments

  • Mortgages issued under this product are assumable provided the new covenant meets all product qualifications and guidelines
  • Insurance coverage will continue in the event of a sale of the mortgage to an investor provided that servicing continues with a Genworth approved lender in compliance with Master Policy terms.

Documentation Requirements (To be kept on file by the lender)

  • Offer to purchase
  • Income confirmation
  • T1-Generals (As required)
  • Down payment confirmation