Self-employed borrowers, contractors, and business owners often show lower taxable income than their actual cash flow. Alternative and private lending partners can look at bank statements, contracts, and equity to build a fair picture of your ability to carry the mortgage.
Brampton's larger detached homes and family-oriented subdivisions often carry significant equity, particularly for owners who bought before the 2017–2022 run-up.
Brampton market context
Brampton detached avg ≈ $1.12M (TRREB Peel reports, 2026)
Brampton has the largest share of self-employed and small-business borrowers in the GTA, which is part of why FSRA's mortgage brokering data shows private and alternative lending volumes in Peel growing faster than the provincial average — these borrowers often qualify on cash flow and equity, not T4s.
Source: FSRA — Mortgage Brokering Sector
When Brampton homeowners use a self-employed mortgage
Common situations we hear from Brampton homeowners include:
- Incorporated owners who pay themselves dividends
- Sole proprietors with significant write-offs
- Commission-based earners with variable income
- New businesses without two years of T1 history
Lending partners review bank statements, contracts, and equity rather than relying only on Notices of Assessment.
How equity-based qualification actually works
Banks lead with credit score and income ratios. Alternative and private lending partners lead with equity. As a rough Ontario rule of thumb, lending partners look at the combined balance of every mortgage that will sit against the property — first, second, and so on — and want that total to land at roughly 75%–80% of the appraised value. The federal stress test that gates A-lender approvals is administered by OSFI; private and many B-lender programs operate outside it.
The math is simple. Take your home's current appraised value, multiply by 0.75 or 0.80, then subtract the balance of any mortgage you're keeping. What's left is, broadly, the maximum loan amount you can qualify for on an equity basis. That figure is a possibility, not an approval — lending partners review the property, your exit strategy, and your overall picture before issuing a commitment.
Ontario rate & fee range — Self-Employed Mortgage (last updated June 2026)
The table below shows the typical Ontario market range for a self-employed mortgage in 2026. These are general market figures, not Future Lending Group's rates — we are a referral service, not a lender. Final pricing is set by the licensed lending partner based on your specific file. For a deeper breakdown by lender tier, see our Ontario Private-Lending Rate & Fee Index (2026).
| Interest rate (typical) | 6.79%–8.99% (B-lender) · 8.99%–12.99% (private) |
|---|---|
| Lender fee (one-time) | 0.5%–3% |
| Max loan-to-value | Up to 80% LTV |
| Term | 1–3 years |
| Payment structure | Amortizing or interest-only |
Plus typical legal and appraisal costs of roughly $1,500–$3,000 combined. Mortgage brokering activity in Ontario is regulated by FSRA; all lender and brokerage fees must be disclosed in writing before you sign.
Anonymized Brampton scenario
Illustrative scenario based on a typical Brampton file referred to a licensed lending partner. Details have been anonymized; numbers are representative, not a quote. A self-employed mortgage would follow the same equity-first logic.
Springdale detached · $1.20M value · $720k first · self-employed B-lender refi
A Springdale couple, both incorporated consultants, were declined at their bank because their T1 net income didn't pass the federal stress test. Their actual business cash flow was strong. A B-lender approved a $720,000 first-mortgage refinance at ~7.49% with a 1% lender fee, using 12 months of business bank statements — keeping combined LTV at 60% and avoiding the need for a private mortgage.
What happens after you inquire
The process is built to be quick and equity-first:
- You submit an inquiry with your home value, mortgage balance, and the amount you need.
- We match you with a licensed lending partner whose program fits your situation in Brampton.
- You receive a written commitment with the rate, fees, term, and conditions to close.
- Appraisal and lawyer close out the file, typically within 5–10 business days.