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Mortgage Refinancing Fees: Alberta Residential Properties

We have completed many Alberta residential mortgage refinances. With an in-depth knowledge of refinancing requirements, we can assess and advise you of all potential legal implications.

What's Included in Our Legal Fees?

  • Legal fees to complete a mortgage refinancing without the resolution of any unforeseen legal issues
  • Disbursements: administration, photocopying, fax, courier / postage, econveyance, title search, copies of Land Titles documents, certified copy of certificate of title, property tax search
  • Land Title Office fees to register one mortgage

What's Not Included in Our Legal Fees?

Our fees do not include the following:

  • Ordering an estoppel certificate and/or insurance certificate
  • Encumbrance reviews
  • Discharge of more than one mortgage or other debts, such as lines of credit and credit cards (additional discharges are $75 + GST each)
  • Title insurance, if required
  • Obtaining or updating the Real Property Report and obtaining a Certificate of Compliance, if required

What We Require to Get Started

We will need:

  • The amount of the new mortgage and the name of the lender
  • The names and amounts of all existing mortgages, along with the branch numbers, loan numbers, and addresses of all mortgagees
  • The amount of any other debts, such as credit cards and lines of credit, to be discharged by the new mortgage, along with payout statements and/or credit card statements
  • The names and amounts or lines of credit to be discharged

Other requirements:

In addition to the above, you may need to provide the following to avoid any delays:

  • Property Taxes: Provide confirmation that your property taxes are up to date. If you are not able to do this, we can request a tax certificate to provide confirmation.
  • Fire Insurance: Provide confirmation that your fire insurance policy shows the new mortgage.
  • Second Mortgages: If you are applying for a second mortgage, provide the name, branch number, loan number, and address of the first mortgagee so we can confirm that the first mortgage is in good standing.
  • Condominiums: If you are refinancing a mortgage on a condominium, we will need an estoppel certificate and a certificate of insurance from the condominium corporation or the property management company.

Do You Need a Lawyer to Refinance Your Mortgage?

There is no requirement in Alberta to use a lawyer for refinancing a mortgage. To help you make your decision, you should be aware of all the steps required to assess the transaction, prepare all documents, and make the necessary filings:

We will:

  • Ensure that the lender's commitment and loan documents are consistent with your mortgage application requirements
  • Conduct a title search
  • Review any encumbrances on the title, such as liens, pending litigation, other known mortgages, etc. Additional legal fees for removing these encumbrances will apply.
  • Prepare the new mortgage and other required documents
  • Determine the balances of your existing mortgage(s), line(s) of credit, and other debts that are to be paid from the proceeds of the new mortgage
  • Properly discharge any existing mortgages or other debts. If this is not done, your may encounter future problems obtaining clear title when you want to sell your residence.
  • Deposit the new mortgage proceeds, net of disbursements and other fees, directly to your bank account (if dealing with the five major Canadian banks).

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