Financial institutions look at your credit report and credit score to decide if they will lend you money. If you have no credit history or a poor credit history, it could be harder for you to get a credit card, loan or mortgage.
Your credit score is calculated using a formula that evaluates the information in your credit report.
At Watafalls, we are enhancing the employee benefits landscape by expanding on ways to support employers and employees across Canada.
The Mortgage Assistance Plan (MAP) is an Opt-in program designed to assist concerned employers looking for ways to support homebuying or homeowning employees with the high cost of borrowing.
A dedicated specialist has been contracted to provide assistance with the mortgage financing process. Staff will benefit from closing cost credits,reduced rates various service discounts along with mortgage education and training.
All employees of the company are entitled to the Infinity Program. Benefits include:
Your employer may also chose to subsidize your mortgage costs they will reduce your cost of borrowing further by:
1. Buying down your lalready low interest rate; or
2. Gifting a portion of your down payment or
3. Providing additional monthly pre-payment installations to pay your mortgage down faster
First you must opt into this plan by completing a one minute registration. Please check your company email account for an invitation link to the registration page.
The Standard plan is non-taxable.
The subsidized portion from your employer is a taxable benefit which will be calculated and shared with you by your benefits team members prior to disbursement.
The Standard Program Rates are generally discounted a percentage below the banks posted rates.
The subsidized rates are further discounted at a basis points predetermined by your employer.
Quick answer: No.
You are responsible however for any lender costs associated with setting up a mortgage such as:
Benefits are intended for the direct enjoyment of the employee. You will however be able to rent a portion of your home at which point your mortgage interest becomes tax deductible.
A Cashback is directly tied to the mortgage amount, term and interest rate, which are typically half a percent greater or more than non-cashback rates.
The MAP Cash Rebate is still determined by the mortgage amount however, participants continue to benefit from the discounted rates, no matter the term.
For greater cash in hand, you may opt to select both.
Funds are typically dispersed within 30 days of closing.
The Mortgage Assistance Plan (MAP) is an Opt-in program designed to assist concerned employers looking for ways to support homebuying or homeowning employees with the high cost of borrowing.
A dedicated specialist will provide assistance to new and existing with the mortgage financing process. Staff will benefit from closing cost credits, reduced interest rates and various mortgage financing service discounts along with onsite and/or virtual financial education and training.
All employees will receive access to our Infinity Plan. Perks include:
You may also chose to reduce your staffs cost of borrowing further by:1. Buying down their already low interest rate; or
2. Gifting a portion of their down payment or
3. Providing additional monthly pre-payment installations help pay their mortgage down faster.
Simple.
1. Click on the Get Started link.
2.Complete the 3 minute registration form.
3. Your account will be set up within hours of submitting your application and a notification email sent to the work address provided.
The Infinity plan is non-tax deductible as the rebates and savings are incurred at our end.
The subsidized portion of your employee's interest rate or down payment is indeed tax deductible.
NOTE: Please consult a licensed CPA for full details.
Rates received under the Infinity plan are generally discounted a percentage below the bank's posted rates.
Employers may choose to further discount all or select employees' interest rate or mortgage balance at a basis points predetermined by your benefits team.
NOTE: The basis points or it's cash equivalent cannot fall below the CRA's precribed rate. Please consult your company's CPA for more details.
Quick answer: No.
Employees are responsible however for the usual lender costs associated with setting up a mortgage:
A Cashback is directly tied to the mortgage amount, term and interest rate, which are typically half a percent greater or more than non-cashback rates.
The MAP Cash Rebate is still determined by the mortgage amount however, participants continue to benefit from the discounted rates, no matter the term.
For greater cash in hand, you may opt to select both.
Funds are typically dispersed within 30 days of closing.
The savings and low rate for the Infinity plan will remain in effect.
The subsidized benefit is effective for the length of their employment.
If an employee ceases employment with the organization within five years of receiving Mortgage Assistance Perk, you may request that they the entire or partial monetary amount of the subsidy is repaid.
Please contact HR to discuss further.