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    First Mortgage Consultation Checklist

    Bring these to your first conversation to get a useful answer quickly.

    By Saminder (Sami) Juneja, Mortgage Broker · Published · Updated

    Information

    • Your goal: purchase, refinance, renewal or equity access
    • Approximate property value and current mortgage balance
    • Household income and how it is earned
    • Monthly debt payments
    • Any credit issues you know about
    • Your timeline

    Questions to ask the broker

    • Which lenders will you approach, and why?
    • What fees will I pay, and to whom?
    • What documents do you need from me?
    • What are the risks of the option you recommend?

    Cite this resource

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    Saminder (Sami) Juneja. “First Mortgage Consultation Checklist.” The Juneja Group, updated 2026-09-29. https://thejunejagroup.ca/resources/checklists/first-consultation

    Educational information only — not financial, legal or tax advice, and not an offer or approval. Rates and lender policies change; all financing is subject to lender approval.