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 ratio | Recommended Credit Scores | Total Loan Amount | Top-up Premium |
|---|
| Up to 65% | 640 | 1.25% | 2.75% |
| 65.01% - 75% | 640 | 1.75% | 3.00% |
| 75.01% - 80% | 660 | 2.50% | 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