Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a crown corporation of the Government of Canada and the largest provider of Mortgage Default Insurance in Canada. CMHC acts as Canada’s national housing agency and provides Mortgage Default Insurance to protect lenders if a Borrower defaults on their mortgage.

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Don Scott is the founder of a challenger mortgage brokerage that is focused on improving access to mortgages. We can eliminate traditional biases and market restrictions through the use of technology to deliver a mortgage experience focused on the customer. Frankly, getting a mortgage doesn't have to be stressful.

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