City of Toronto mortgage team

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The Toronto housing market moves fast. Whether you are buying a condo downtown, a semi in the east end, or a detached home in North York - you need a mortgage team that moves just as quickly. Jeff and Emily Mudrick shop 30+ lenders in one shot so you never wonder if you got the best deal.

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The Toronto housing market

The median detached home in Toronto is approximately $1,300,000 in 2026, with condos averaging around $650,000. The market is diverse - entry-level condos in the $400K range attract first-time buyers, while move-up buyers target semis and townhomes in the $900K-$1.1M range. Bidding competition remains common in desirable neighbourhoods.

Mixed; condo-heavy, price varies sharply by areaMedian City of Toronto average ~$1,019,144 (GTA average ~$1,008,968)Feb 2026

Condo-dominated downtown; detached in central neighbourhoods among the priciest in Canada

Detached

$2M+ in midtown (Forest Hill, Rosedale, Lawrence Park)

Condo

~$700K-$750K downtown

Where prices sit by neighbourhood

Downtown core (C01/C08)~$700K-$750K (condos)

Condo-dominated

Forest Hill / Rosedale / Lawrence Park$2M+

Among the most expensive detached homes in Canada

Scarborough / Etobicoke / North York

Relatively more attainable family housing

What keeps demand steady

  • TTC subway network
  • Financial District
  • Union Station

Land transfer tax: Toronto buyers pay BOTH Ontario LTT and the City of Toronto Municipal LTT - roughly $32,950 on a $1M home before rebates. First-time buyers get up to $4,475 (municipal) + $4,000 (provincial) = $8,475. Graduated MLTT on high-value homes took effect April 1, 2026.

Local data sources: wealthnorth.ca/mortgages/housing-market/toronto · toronto.ca (MLTT rates) · ratehub.ca/land-transfer-tax-toronto

Why use a mortgage broker in Toronto?

A mortgage broker is a licensed professional who shops multiple lenders on your behalf. Instead of going to one bank and accepting their offer, a broker compares rates and terms from 30+ lenders in a single application. The lender pays the broker, so there is no cost to you.

Toronto pricing rewards buyers who move with financing already locked. On a Toronto-sized mortgage, even a small rate gap adds up to thousands over a five-year term, which is exactly where shopping 30+ lenders pays off. A broker also negotiates the terms that bite later: prepayment privileges, portability within City of Toronto, and how your penalty is calculated if you break early. Big banks often calculate fixed-rate penalties off inflated posted rates, while many monolines and credit unions use your contract rate instead.

Jeff and Emily Mudrick are licensed mortgage agents with BRX Mortgage Inc. (Lic# 13463), serving Toronto and all of City of Toronto. With 177 five-star Google reviews and access to every major lender in Canada, they handle everything from first-time purchases to complex refinances and investment properties.

What we help with in Toronto

From Forest Hill to Leslieville, here is what we see most often in Toronto.

Buying a Home

First-time or experienced buyer, we walk you through the stress test, down payment options, CMHC insurance, and closing costs. Then we find the rate and lender that fits your situation.

Mortgage Renewal

Your bank sends a renewal letter and hopes you sign it without shopping around. You can switch lenders at renewal with zero penalty. We compare the full market so you know exactly what you are leaving on the table.

Refinancing

Pulling equity for renovations, consolidating debt, or restructuring your mortgage to save money. We calculate the penalty, compare the options, and make sure the numbers actually work before you commit.

Investment Properties

Rental properties have different qualification rules, down payment requirements, and rate options. We know which lenders are investor-friendly and how to structure applications to maximize your buying power.

Healthcare Professionals

Physicians, dentists, residents, and nurses have unique financial situations. Student debt, income that jumps between career stages, and offer letters instead of T4s. We work with lenders who understand all of it.

Self-Employed

Business owners, freelancers, and commission earners face tighter scrutiny from traditional lenders. We know which lenders accept business financials, stated income, or alternative documentation to get you approved.

How it works

Three steps. No paperwork surprises.

1

Book a free call

Tell us about your situation - buying, renewing, refinancing, or just exploring your options in Toronto. We will ask the right questions and give you a clear picture of what is possible. No commitment, no pressure.

2

We shop 30+ lenders

We compare rates, terms, and qualification criteria across the entire market. We handle all the applications, paperwork, and lender communication. You get a clear recommendation with the numbers behind it.

3

You close with confidence

We walk you through every document before you sign. No surprises at the lawyer. Jeff and Emily send personalized video walkthroughs for every milestone, and stay available by phone or email throughout the process and beyond.

Mortgage questions in Toronto

If your question is not here, book a call - we answer everything.

A mortgage broker in Toronto costs $0. Brokers are paid by the lender at closing, not by the buyer or homeowner. The rate you get through a broker is typically the same or better than going to a bank directly. There is no fee or cost trade-off for using a mortgage broker in Toronto.

The median detached home price in Toronto is approximately $1,300,000 in 2026. Condos average around $650,000. Semi-detached homes and townhomes typically range from $900,000 to $1,100,000. Prices vary significantly by neighbourhood - a detached home in Scarborough costs far less than one in Leaside or High Park.

Yes, in the majority of cases. Banks only offer their own mortgage products. A broker accesses 30+ lenders - banks, credit unions, and monolines - and finds the one that fits your income, property type, and goals. Toronto buyers frequently save $5,000-$15,000 over a 5-year term by working with a broker.

No. You can buy a condo in Toronto with as little as 5% down on the first $500,000 and 10% on the amount above that, up to $1,499,999. On a $650,000 condo, the minimum is $40,000. You will pay CMHC mortgage insurance with less than 20% down, which gets added to the mortgage balance.

Provide a mortgage broker or lender with your income documents, employment letter, government ID, and credit consent. Pre-approval takes one to two business days and locks in a rate for 90-120 days. In Toronto, getting pre-approved before you start looking is essential because offers move quickly.

Yes. Toronto is the only city in Ontario that charges a municipal land transfer tax on top of the provincial one. On a $650,000 condo, the combined tax is approximately $16,475. First-time buyers can claim rebates on both taxes - up to $4,000 provincial and $4,475 municipal - reducing the total significantly.

Toronto buyers pay two land transfer taxes - provincial and municipal. On a $1M home that's roughly $32,950 before rebates. First-time buyers can recover up to $8,475 combined.

Condo financing has lender-specific rules (status certificates, deposit structure, assignment deals). A broker knows which of 30+ lenders is friendliest to your specific building and situation.

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