Case studies
Our team has experience in a range of lending needs. We provide custom solutions for you and your clients. We’ve highlighted just a few of our many success stories to showcase the scope and the positive effects of timely funding from Sequence Capital.
| Surrey, BC – 1st mortgage townhouse refinance (RATE SPECIAL) | |
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| Scenario Refinance to payout Alternative lender and private second that was in good standing for an overall better rate. Client had non traditional income streams but highly marketable property and good credit. | |
| The solution | |
| Product | 1st Mortgage |
| Loan | $580,000 |
| Rate | 5.75% |
| LTV | 55% |
| Lender Fee | 1% |
| Broker Fee | 1% |
| Term | 1-year closed term. Interest only and fixed rate. |
| Result Client reduced their monthly payments, improving cash flow, which will support them to return to a conventional lender. | |
| Caledon, ON – 1st mortgage home purchase | |
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| Scenario The clients were a young, self-employed couple looking to purchase a new home. They initially applied at their bank but found the process to be too time-consuming, and they were in jeopardy of missing their closing date – the clients came to us for help. | |
| The solution | |
| Product | 1st Mortgage – Open |
| Loan | $1,511,250 |
| Rate | 6.99% |
| LTV | 65% |
| Lender Fee | 1% |
| Broker Fee | 1% |
| Result The clients secured funding for their new home in time for their closing date, and with an open mortgage, they will soon be able to refinance with their bank. | |
| Oakville, ON – 1st mortgage for investment purposes | |
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| Scenario The client owns and operates an investment management business and was looking to put money into a time-sensitive investment by accessing equity from his free and clear home. Their financials would not support a bank mortgage, and the timeline was too short for an “ALT A” solution. | |
| The solution | |
| Product | 1st mortgage |
| Loan | $300,000 |
| Rate | 4.99% |
| LTV | 6.67% |
| Lender Fee | 1.5% |
| Broker Fee | 1.5% |
| Result The client was able to invest and has already seen a significant return. They plan to pay down their mortgage with the gains from the investment. | |
| Victoria, BC – 1st mortgage condo purchase (FLAT FEE MODEL) | |
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| Scenario This client purchased a presale condo but didn’t debt service looking at only traditionally income streams showing on an NOA. | |
| The solution | |
| Product | 1st Mortgage |
| Loan | $505,000 |
| Rate | 7.99% |
| LTV | 65% |
| Lender Fee | $3000 |
| Broker Fee | 1% |
| Term | 1 year term, open after three months. Interest only and fixed rate. |
| Result The client was able to secure financing in time for their closing date using a combination of stated traditional and nontraditional income streams. | |
| Calgary, AB – 1st mortgage house purchase | |
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| Scenario Client needed to close on purchase and Alt A lenders could not close in time. Further, they did not have their personal NOA completed for 2024 (Sequence does not request NOA’s except for corporate borrowers.) | |
| The solution | |
| Product | 1st Mortgage |
| Loan | $620,000 |
| Rate | 8.99% |
| LTV | 70% |
| Lender Fee | 1% |
| Broker Fee | 1% |
| Term | 1 year term, open after three months. Interest only and fixed rate. |
| Result The clients could purchase the home and did not lose their deposit. The borrower can complete their 2024 taxes and refinance with an ALT A lender. | |
| Kelowna, BC – 2nd mortgage ETO | |
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| Scenario The client had great credit and required funds to assist with the purchase of a subsequent recreational property. They did not want to break their first mortgage at low rates on their primary residence. | |
| The solution | |
| Product | 2nd Mortgage |
| Loan | $80,000 |
| Rate | 10.25% |
| LTV | 75% |
| Lender Fee | $2,000 |
| Broker Fee | $2,000 |
| Result The clients could purchase the family’s recreational property without breaking their low rate first mortgage. | |
| Markham, ON – 2nd mortgage for business capital | |
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| Scenario This client was an entrepreneur looking to expand his catering business across Ontario. He decided to accomplish this by utilizing the equity in his home and by taking out a second mortgage. The client had a great rate on this first mortgage, and the IRD penalty was too significant to break the mortgage. | |
| The solution | |
| Product | 2nd mortgage |
| Loan | $226,000 |
| Rate | 6.75% |
| LTV | 59.94% |
| Lender Fee | 2% |
| Broker Fee | 1.5% |
| Result The client could secure investment capital to expand his business, potentially increasing business revenue by 50%. He will look to refinance next year when his first mortgage is up for renewal. | |
| Oshawa, ON – 2nd mortgage for a gift down payment and debt consolidation | |
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| Scenario The clients were looking to provide a gifted down payment to their only child and consolidate a few of their debts. They had owned their home for 20 years and were looking to upgrade soon but needed funding in the short term. As they are recently retired, they do not qualify for a HELOC at the bank. | |
| The solution | |
| Product | 2nd Mortgage |
| Loan | $100,000 |
| Rate | 6.99% |
| LTV | 46.38% |
| Lender Fee | 2.5% |
| Broker Fee | 2.5% |
| Result The clients provided their child with their first home and cleared up unsecured debt, which increased their cash flow. They plan to pay this off and combine it with their first mortgage when it comes due next year. | |