Private lending gets a reputation for being expensive—but for many Ontario homeowners, it’s actually the most practical, fast, and strategic solution available. You’re not paying for luxury. You’re paying for speed, flexibility, and access. And when you need answers now, that premium often makes perfect sense.
At Lendworth Financial, our mortgage brokerage handles A-lender applications every day, so we know exactly what banks want: strong credit, stable income, clean taxes, documentation on documentation… and then more documentation. When even one of those boxes isn’t checked, the entire application can fall apart.
That’s where private lending becomes a powerful alternative.
Why Banks Decline Homeowners — Even When They Can Afford the Mortgage
Traditional lenders are strict. If you don’t fit the mold, they say no. Typical deal-killers include:
Credit issues or recent late payments
High debts or maxed-out credit
Self-employed or commission-based income
Unfiled or unpaid taxes
Short job tenure
Mortgage arrears
Unique property types
Need for funds too quickly
Even when everything looks good, banks take weeks to underwrite an application. Sometimes months.
Where Private Lending Fits — And Why It Works
A private mortgage isn’t designed to be long-term. It’s a bridge—a short, strategic step that gets you from today’s challenge to tomorrow’s solution.
Private lending makes sense when you need:
✔ Fast access to funds
Renovations, tax payments, business needs, emergencies—Lendworth MIC can approve within 24 hours and fund the same week.
✔ Time to repair credit
Use 6–12 months to pay off debt, reduce balances, and restore your beacon score, then return to a bank.
✔ Debt consolidation
Merge high-interest payments into one manageable equity-based mortgage.
✔ Support for non-traditional income
Self-employed, new job, or commission-based? Banks struggle—private lenders don’t.
✔ A short-term solution that keeps you moving
Bridge loans, investment opportunities, property improvements, or seasonal cash flow issues.
Why Lendworth MIC Approves When Banks Don’t
Unlike banks, we lend primarily on equity—the value you’ve built in your home. Credit and income are considered, but they don’t make or break the approval.
Our model is simple:
Faster underwriting
Less paperwork
Approval based on equity
Same-week funding
Transparent pricing based on risk
Our speed, convenience, and flexibility are why private mortgage rates are higher—you’re paying for problem-solving, not red tape.
Should You Use a Private Mortgage? The Honest Lendworth Answer
Private lending isn’t for everyone.
But it is a smart choice when:
The opportunity or deadline matters
The bank says no and you need a plan
You’re cleaning up credit or income issues
You need money within days, not months
You want a clear path back to A-lender rates
A private mortgage is a tool. Used properly, it can protect your home, fix your finances, and give you the runway you need to qualify with a major lender again.
The Final Word
Private lending is about more than funding—it’s about momentum.
At Lendworth, we help homeowners move forward when banks say stop. Whether you’re consolidating debt, renovating, managing cash flow, or preparing for a future refinance, our team gives you clarity, speed, and a plan.
Equity-based approvals. Funding in days. Real solutions when they matter most.
If you want to see whether private lending is right for you, we’re here to help—no pressure, no obligation.