Question 1

Who qualifies for a bridge financing in Montreal?

Accepted Answer

Any Canadian resident in Montreal who meets the standard bridge financing criteria — we help borrowers from Plateau Mont-Royal, Westmount, Outremont and surrounding Montréal. Bilingual service is mandatory. Large duplex/triplex investor pool.

Question 2

What's the average bridge financing file size in Montreal?

Accepted Answer

On a Montreal home valued at the benchmark $685,000, a typical bridge financing client can access up to $205,500 of usable equity, assuming an existing first-mortgage balance around 50% LTV.

Question 3

What does a bridge financing cost on a typical Montreal home?

Accepted Answer

On a Montreal home valued at the $685,000 benchmark with an assumed first mortgage near 50% LTV, a bridge financing can unlock about $205,500 at 80% LTV — roughly $1,562/mo at 7.95% on a full draw. The figure scales with your actual value and existing balance.

Question 4

Why use a Montreal mortgage broker for a bridge financing?

Accepted Answer

A local broker knows Montréal's property types and which of our 100+ lenders price bridge financing files best in Montreal — from Plateau Mont-Royal and Westmount condos to detached stock. Beyond the Big-6 banks and national monolines, that includes regional Quebec lenders like Desjardins, Laurentian Bank — several of which qualify on the contract rate rather than the stress-test rate, which can matter on a tight file. Bilingual service is mandatory. Large duplex/triplex investor pool. We compare every option and there's no fee to you on A-lender files.

Question 5

How much can I borrow with bridge financing?

Accepted Answer

Up to the equity in your departing home minus your existing mortgage balance and selling costs. On a $1.2M sale with a $500K mortgage and ~5% selling costs, that's roughly $640K of bridge-able equity. Most files bridge $50K-$300K to cover the down-payment gap.

Question 6

What does bridge financing cost?

Accepted Answer

Interest only, typically prime + 1% to prime + 4% (~7-11% currently) depending on lender and file. On a $150K bridge for 30 days at 8%, expect roughly $985 in interest. Add a small admin fee ($300-$500) and minor legal cost.

Question 7

Do I need a firm sale to qualify?

Accepted Answer

Almost always — the bridge is secured by sale proceeds, so the lender needs the sale to be firm (financing condition cleared). Some lenders bridge against a conditional sale at materially higher rates; others won't bridge without unconditional. We'll tell you which lenders accept your specific situation.

Question 8

Is bridge financing exempt from the stress test?

Accepted Answer

Yes — bridge financing is exempt from the federal mortgage stress test because it's a sale-proceeds loan with a defined exit (your firm sale), not a long-term residential mortgage. Your new purchase mortgage is the one stress-tested at qualifying rate.

Question 9

How long does a bridge financing take to close in Montreal?

Accepted Answer

Most Montreal files close in 21-35 days from approval. Faster on clean A-lender transfers; slower on alt-A or files requiring an appraisal in a fast-moving Montréal market.

Question 10

What documents do I need for a bridge financing in Montreal?

Accepted Answer

Standard package: two pieces of government photo ID, two years of T4s/NOAs, recent pay stubs, 90-day proof of down-payment funds, and the property documents (MLS listing or current mortgage statement). Self-employed and newcomer files have additional requirements — we send a precise list after a 5-minute intake.

Question 11

Who regulates a bridge financing in Quebec?

Accepted Answer

Mortgage brokering in Quebec is regulated by the AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers). Mortgage Squad Advisors is a licensed brokerage (FSRA #13737, Ontario head office) and arranges Quebec financing in compliance with AMF requirements — directly or through licensed partner brokers where provincial registration requires it. All advisors are FINTRAC-trained. Ask us for the registration details that apply to your file.

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