Part 7 · Legal, Consumer-Protection and Reference Manual

Chapter 55Mortgage Planning Worksheets

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Worksheet 1: monthly household budget

Monthly cash flowCurrentAfter proposed mortgageStress scenario
Net employment/business income
Pension/support/rental income
Other dependable income
Total net income
Mortgage payment
Property tax
Heating/utilities
Condo fees
Insurance
Maintenance reserve
Transportation
Childcare/support
Consumer-debt payments
Food/household
Medical/personal
Savings/retirement
Other
Total expenses
Monthly surplus/(shortfall)

Stress scenario: Use a higher mortgage payment, reduced income, property repair and an emergency expense.

Worksheet 2: debt analysis

CreditorTypeBalanceLimitRatePaymentSecured?Payout planned?

Total monthly debt payment = Sum of required monthly payments

Weighted average rate = Sum(balance × rate) ÷ Sum(balance)

Debt consolidation can lower the monthly payment by extending repayment and securing previously unsecured debt against the home. Record both monthly savings and total cost.

Worksheet 3: net worth

AssetsValueOwnership %Pledged/restrictedNet attributable value
Principal residence
Other real estate
Cash
Investments
RRSP/RRIF/TFSA
Business interest
Vehicles/equipment
Other
LiabilitiesBalancePersonal liability?Monthly payment
Mortgages/HELOCs
Consumer debts
Tax debts
Guarantees
Support/equalization
Other

Net worth = Total attributable assets − Total liabilities and contingent exposure

Worksheet 4: mortgage readiness scorecard

AreaReadyNeeds workEvidence/action
Stable, supportable income
Complete two-year tax history where needed
Credit reports reviewed
No unexplained collections or inquiries
Down payment accumulated and traceable
Closing-cost reserve available
Debts fully disclosed
Property type fits intended lender
Emergency reserve remains after closing
Legal/title issues identified
Payment remains affordable under stress

Worksheet 5: refinance analysis

ItemAmount
Current mortgage payout
Prepayment penalty
HELOC/second mortgage payouts
Debts to consolidate
Cash required
Lender/brokerage fees
Legal/appraisal/discharge costs
Total new mortgage required
Accepted property value
Resulting LTV
Cost comparisonCurrentProposed
Monthly mortgage payment
Other debt payments
Total monthly debt payment
Mortgage balance after planned holding period
Total interest/fees during holding period

Break-even months = Upfront refinancing cost ÷ Monthly cash-flow savings

Worksheet 6: debt-consolidation behaviour plan

  • Debts being paid: ______________________________________________
  • Cards/lines to close or reduce: __________________________________
  • Emergency reserve after closing: _________________________________
  • Monthly savings created: _________________________________________
  • Automatic savings transfer: ______________________________________
  • Maximum future revolving balance: _________________________________
  • Trigger for financial review: ____________________________________
  • Date of first 90-day review: _____________________________________

Worksheet 7: private mortgage exit plan

Exit elementPrimary planContingency plan
Repayment event
Target date
Target lender/buyer/source
Required income
Required credit changes
Required property work/value
Maximum acceptable balance
Documents to accumulate
Responsible professional
Failure trigger date

Worksheet 8: rental-property analysis

Rental analysisMonthlyAnnual
Gross potential rent
Other recurring income
Less vacancy/collection allowance
Effective gross income
Property taxes
Insurance
Utilities paid by owner
Condo fees
Maintenance/repairs
Property management
Reserve/other
NOI before mortgage
Mortgage debt service
Cash flow before tax

Worksheet 9: commercial property cash flow

Commercial incomeCurrent yearStabilized
Base rent
Recoveries/additional rent
Parking/storage/other
Vacancy and collection loss
Effective gross income
Operating expensesCurrent yearStabilized
Property taxes
Insurance
Utilities
Repairs/maintenance
Management
Administration
Reserve
Other
Total expenses
NOI

DCR = Stabilized NOI ÷ Annual qualifying debt service

Cap rate = Stabilized NOI ÷ Accepted value × 100

Worksheet 10: income stabilization plan

Income issueCurrent evidenceRequired evidenceTarget date
Probation/new job
Variable/commission income
Self-employed history
Corporate NIAT
Rental income
Foreign income
Pension/investment income

Worksheet 11: credit rebuilding plan

Account/problemStatusRequired actionCompletion dateEvidence
Mortgage/rent history
Revolving utilization
Collection/judgment
Consumer proposal/bankruptcy
Reporting error/identity theft
New trade-line plan

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