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Mortgage Squad Advisors
Alternative Lending

When the banks say no — we still have a yes.

B-lenders, alt-A, MICs, and private capital. The world beyond the Big-6, where flexibility lives. Exit to A-lender mapped on every file.

B-lenderAlt-AMIC + privateBeacon 500+Stated incomeExit plan
5-star rated| FSRA #13737| 5-min pre-qualification
Big-6 bank turned you down?
We still have lenders who will say yes.
Beyond the Big-6, we work with alternative lenders, credit unions, and private capital. Every fee disclosed in writing before you sign.
Lender spectrum · we navigate all three
A-lender
4.39%
Big-6 + monolines
B / alt-A
5.99%
Home Trust, Equitable
Private
9.49%
MIC + individual
21-35 days
B-lender close
7-14 days
Private close
500+
Beacon accepted (B)
12-24 mo
Exit to A-pricing
Maya · AI · 24/7
The bank declined me — what alternatives do I have?
5-star rated| FSRA #13737| 50+ langs

The Big-6 bank you’ve banked with for 15 years has narrow underwriting rules. A single missed credit-card payment, a year of self-employed income, an active CRA balance, or a recent consumer proposal can all trigger an automated decline. The branch employee can’t override the system — and rarely tells you that B-lenders, alt-A monolines, and private capital will fund your file at modest rate premiums. We use the full spectrum and plan your exit back to A-pricing the day we fund.

What you get

Why Canadians choose Mortgage Squad Advisors.

B-lender approvals as fast as 21-35 days
Stated income, dividend income, retained earnings, contract income — all accepted at the right lender
Beacon scores from 500+ welcome at B-lenders; private is largely Beacon-agnostic
Private mortgages for equity-based files when speed or income story rules out B
CRA debt, active consumer proposal, recent discharged bankruptcy — placed all of them
Refinance, purchase, equity take-out, and bridge — full alt menu
Exit strategy mapped from day 1 — typical refinance to A-pricing in 12-24 months
All lender + broker fees disclosed in writing upfront
30-year amortization available on uninsured alt files (cashflow relief)
We negotiate the margin on every alt deal — saving 25-75 bps is routine
Maya · 24/7 AI advisor

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How it works

Three steps. No jargon. No pressure.

1

Honest intake

Tell us what actually happened. Tax debt, missed payments, complex income, recent life events — nothing surprises us. 15-minute conversation, no bureau pull to begin.

2

Match the tool

B-lender vs alt-A vs MIC vs private — based on your equity, income story, urgency, and exit plan. We disclose rate premium, term, fees, and timeline in writing before you commit.

3

Fund + plan the exit

Close the file. Then we monitor your credit recovery and refinance back to A-pricing as soon as your file qualifies — typically 12-24 months. Many clients save more on the exit than they paid in alt premium.

My bank declined my refinance because of a single year of self-employed dividends. Mortgage Squad Advisors placed me with an alt-A lender at 75 bps higher — and refinanced me back to a prime A-lender 18 months later. Total cost was a rounding error vs. waiting two years to qualify with the bank.

Priya R., Alt-lending client, North York ON
FAQ

Common questions, answered.

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What’s the difference between B-lender and private?
B-lender = regulated, bank-style monoline with relaxed underwriting (Home Trust, Equitable, Haventree, MCAN, Community Trust, RFA). Closes in 21-35 days, rate premium typically +50-150 bps over A. Private = MIC or individual lender, asset-based underwriting, closes in 7-14 days, rate premium +200-500 bps + lender + broker fee. B is the typical first stop; private is for speed or files B won’t touch.
How fast can a B-lender close?
21-35 days on a clean file — almost as fast as an A-lender. Documents are similar to A: property docs, income docs, ID, mortgage statement. Most B-lenders have full electronic intake and won’t require an in-branch visit.
Are alternative rates negotiable?
Yes. Margins exist at every alt lender. We negotiate based on file strength, LTV, beacon, and competing offers. Typical savings: 25-75 bps off list, plus negotiated lender fee reductions on private deals.
Will I be in alternative lending forever?
Goal: 12-24 months. Most clients refinance back to A-lender pricing as credit, income, or proposal-discharge milestones are reached. We set the refinance trigger date at funding and monitor your file proactively.
Can I do a 30-year amortization on alternative?
Yes — most alt-A and private lenders allow 30-year amortization on uninsured files. Lowers monthly payments and improves cashflow during the alt period. Once you refinance to A-pricing, you can revert to 25 years or stay at 30 with most A-lenders.
What about CRA debt?
Mortgages can be used to pay out CRA personal income tax, HST/GST, or corporate tax debt — see /cra-debt-mortgage for the full playbook. Critical to handle quickly: once CRA registers a lien, your refinance options narrow dramatically.
Are there fees on alt-lending mortgages?
B-lender: lender pays us, no broker fee to you in most cases (a few specialty B-lender programs carry a 0.5-1% broker fee, always disclosed in writing). Private: lender fee + broker fee (typically 1-2% each), disclosed upfront and deducted from advance with your written consent only.
What’s the worst-case scenario on an alt mortgage?
If you can’t refinance back to A within the term and your alt lender won’t renew, we arrange another alt deal at the most competitive rate available. If your equity erodes badly, we’ll recommend selling rather than over-extending. We never let a client surprise-default.
Will alternative lending damage my credit?
B-lender mortgages report on your credit bureau like any other mortgage — paying on time builds credit. Some private mortgages don’t report at all (neither helping nor hurting). We disclose reporting practice for every lender so you can plan your credit recovery.
Can I qualify for alt lending if I’m newly self-employed?
Yes — most alt-A lenders accept 1-year self-employment with a clean income story, or stated income. Private lenders care primarily about equity. See /self-employed-mortgage for the full BFS playbook.

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