Optimum Mortgage works for brokers;
always have, always will.
What does hassle-free lending mean to YOU?
We think it means...
...Unparalleled service that saves you time.
- Underwriters available to take your call (no voicemail).
- Local BDO’s who understand your lending area.
- A local expert underwriter supporting your deal.
- Immediate acknowledgement, and a response within 24 hrs.
- Access to experts in both N.I.Q. and “A” lending, backed by a full product line.
- A high-service lender who will find the best possible fit for your customer; guaranteed.
- Referral fees paid weekly.
...Working with a reputable lender.
- Optimum Mortgage is a subsidiary of the Canadian Western Bank Group (TSX: CWB). CWB Group has a 26-year history, combined balance sheet assets of more than $12 billion, and 1,700+ staff. Mortgages held on balance sheet.
- Optimum Mortgage is the broker-focused arm of Canadian Western Bank. Your customers will not be cross-marketed, and in-branch fulfillment is not required.
- Optimum Mortgage is a solid lender who stands behind their brokers and their products.
...Unparalleled products that help you close more deals.
- Consumer-friendly mortgages.
- Bridge financing.
- Portable and assumable.
- Annual payment up to 20%, double-up payments, or increased monthly payments up to 20% at any time.
- Early payout permitted with the greater of 3 months interest or IRD (IRD calculated on Posted Rates) (N.I.Q. mortgages, add 1%).
- Product flexibility.
- N.I.Q. lending (BFS, stated/salaried income, conventional).
- “A”lending (high-ratio and conventional).
- Gifted down payments considered.
- Second mortgages allowed.
- Revenue properties (including NIQ borrowers).
- N.I.Q. lending.
- Each deal on its own merit (Sensible Lending®).
- With your customer’s improved credit, and our early payout flexibility, re-write your customer -- without extraneous penalties.
- Minimum 500 beacon.
- Reduced documentation (NOA’s typically not required).
- Insured products.
- Options with both Genworth and CMHC.
- No “fine print” over-and-above the insurers’ guidelines.
We are a full-service lender with products, pricing, and the lending expertise suitable for most borrowers.
Underwriting Centre Hours
- Eastern: 9:30 am to 7:30 pm (7:00 pm on Fridays)
Central: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (6:00 pm on Fridays)
Mountain: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (5:00 pm on Fridays)
Pacific: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm (4:00 pm on Fridays)