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Québec Mortgage Trends and Broker Regulations

The “Organisme d'Autoréglementation du Courtage Immobilier du Québec” (OACIQ) plays a vital role in establishing the standards for mortgage professionals in the province. Organizations like OACIQ are important because they protect the public and ensure that local mortgage professionals are educated and engaging in sound broker practices. Perhaps most importantly, they protect home buyers from misconduct under the Real Estate Brokerage act. Their website also offers a wealth of information for first time buyers and re-financers alike.

With 8.4 million residents, Quebec is the second most populated province in Canada, after Ontario. Most of its population is concentrated in cities and towns along the historic St. Lawrence river, with many living in cities like Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, Gatineau, Longueuil and Sherbrooke. The population is split mainly between single family homes and low rise apartment buildings, with about 40% renting and 60% owning their homes. 82% of the province speaks French, which is the only official language of the province under the Official Languages Act of 1974.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Mortgage brokers match borrowers to lenders that meet their financial situation. They are financial professionals who work with banks, monoline lenders, investors and more.

A mortgage broker can help you access rates and lenders that aren't readily advertised to the market. They can shop the market for you without hurting your credit score with multiple checks.

They get paid through commissions by the lender. Commissions range from 0.5% to 2% of your full mortgage amount.

Mortgage brokers don't typically charge a fee as they are paid by the lender. However they may charge an additional fee if your financial circumstances are more complex than the typical borrower.

It's best to meet with a mortgage broker before you start shopping for a home. A broker can set a realistic expectation of what you can afford and give you a pre approval. Realtors are more likely to work with you if you have a pre approval as it narrows down the budget which you can afford.

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