Short answer
The lender must understand whether the money is yours, borrowed, gifted or connected to a third party. Repeated transfers do not make funds stronger; they make the trail harder to verify and can delay or stop closing.
The client problem behind the question
The buyer moves the same savings through several accounts to earn interest, then cannot match the statements within the lender’s deadline.
What the official guidance establishes
FINTRAC reporting guidance treats source-of-funds information as relevant to suspicious-transaction reporting. Lenders also set down-payment and anti-fraud documentation requirements.
Where the answer can change
There is no universal law requiring exactly 90 days of statements for every mortgage, but many lenders use that period and may request more. Legitimate large deposits still need an explanation and documents.
A practical Ontario example
Illustration only: A $60,000 deposit comes from a vehicle sale, then passes through two joint accounts. Without the bill of sale and each statement, the lender cannot confirm the source or whether a new loan exists.
What to do before committing
Keep statements for every account, sale agreements, gift letters and transfer receipts. Avoid cash and unnecessary movement during the review period, and tell the broker about large deposits at the start.
Questions Rajiv would ask
- What deadline, condition or closing problem must be solved?
- Which facts are confirmed by original documents and which are still assumptions?
- Which law, insurer rule or lender policy applies to this exact transaction?
- What happens to the cash requirement and monthly payment if the first option fails?
- What is the practical route back to lower-cost financing, if temporary financing is used?
Rajiv’s broker perspective
A difficult mortgage can be solved only with accurate information. I would rather explain a real income gap, credit issue or closing shortfall to the right lender than submit a polished story that the documents do not support. The legitimate options may include another A policy, alternative/B lending, an MIC or private bridge, a larger down payment, a delayed closing or a lower purchase price.
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