Short answer
Because the lender relies on the application to assess income, debts, occupancy, down payment, ownership and property risk. Knowingly giving false or misleading information can be mortgage fraud. Review the final application and correct errors before signing.
The client problem
A client assumes the broker or assistant will fix a wrong detail later. The lender discovers the conflict at closing and withdraws approval.
A practical Ontario example
The application says salaried employment, while deposits and tax documents show self-employment. The solution is a lender that accepts the true income, not altered wording.
Legitimate routes may still exist
A truthful file may be assessed through standard A lending, alternative/B lending, or an MIC/private solution depending on income, credit, equity, property and timing. No lender route makes false information acceptable.
Policy boundary: FSRA regulates mortgage-brokering conduct in Ontario; lenders still set their own underwriting policies. Fraud-prevention duties do not authorize altering or hiding application facts.
Questions to ask now
- Have I reviewed every page?
- Do income and employment match the documents?
- Are all debts and properties listed?
- Is the intended occupancy correct?
Rajiv’s practical view
A difficult but truthful file can often be structured through A, B or private lending. A false easy file can become unfinanceable.
Source and context
General Ontario education. Results depend on the contract, lender, administrator, property, equity, documents and legal advice. No approval or legal outcome is promised.
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