Capacity
Capacity is one of the seven essential elements of a contract. The lack of capacity (incapacity) results in the inability to make a contract, e.g., under the age of majority.
Capital Reserve Requirement
Capital reserve requirements are specified amounts of capital Federally Regulated Financial Institutions (FRFIs) and provincially-regulated credit unions must set aside.
Capitalization Rate
The capitalization rate, the free and clear return for a property, is calculated by dividing the net operating income by the sale price.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
CMHC is a federal Crown corporation that administers the National Housing Act (NHA). They insure mortgages for lenders greater than 80% of a home’s purchase price or value. The borrower pays the cost of that insurance and adds it to the mortgage amount. These are ‘Hi-Ratio’ mortgages.
Caveat
A caveat is a note placed on a certificate of title by a person claiming an interest in that land and prevents all dealings (e.g., transfers, mortgages, etc.).
Ceiling Price
The ceiling price is the maximum price a prospective buyer is prepared to pay for a property.
Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL) (lis pendens)
A certificate of pending litigation is a claim to land made by a person who has commenced a proceeding or is a party to a proceeding which can be registered.
Charge
A charge is an estate or interest in land less than the fee simple and includes an estate or interest registered as a charge; for example, a mortgage, life estate, or lease.
Collateral
An asset, such as a term deposit, Canada Savings Bond, or an automobile that you offer as security for a loan. See Assets.
Collateral Charge / Collateral Mortgage
A mortgage product where lenders register an additional 25% of the property value. It is important to note that this is not a traditional mortgage and cannot be transferred to another lender.
Closed Mortgage
A mortgage that cannot be renegotiated for a fixed period without penalties. See Open Mortgage.
Closing Costs
The accumulated costs associated with any real estate transaction. This may include legal and administrative expenses.
Closing Date
The closing date indicates when the seller is obligated to transfer title in the state set out in the Purchase/Sale Agreement, and the buyer is obligated to pay the purchase price set out in the Purchase/Sale Agreement. The closing date may or may not be the same as the possession date, depending on the Province.
CMA
See Comparative Market Analysis.
Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
A comparative market analysis compares recently sold properties (i.e., within the last three to six months) similar in design and style used to determine another property’s listing price.
Comprehensive Residential Mortgage Underwriting Policy (RMUP)
A comprehensive residential mortgage underwriting policy, required by Principle 1 of Guideline B-20.
Condition / Subject Clause
A condition is an essential term of a contract, a breach of which allows the injured party to terminate the Purchase/Sale Agreement and/or sue for damages or specific performance.
Condition Precedent
A condition precedent describes a condition that must occur before a party is liable to perform his or her principal obligations under the contract.
Condition Subsequent
A condition subsequently describes a condition whose occurrence will bring the principal obligations of a party to the contract to an end.
Conforming Lenders
Conforming lenders represent the top tier of lending and require good credit history, adequate verifiable income, traditional verifiable down payment sources, and debt. See Non-Conforming Lenders.
Consideration
Consideration, one of seven essential elements of a contract, means some right, benefit, or profit accruing to the promisor (usually monetary) or some detriment, loss or responsibility suffered by the promisee (e.g., forfeiture of deposit).
Constant Blended Repayment Plan (Fully Amortized)
A fully amortized constant blended repayment plan has equal payments throughout the life of the loan. Each payment consists of all interest due for that period plus some principal.
Constant Blended Repayment Plan (Partially Amortized)
In a partially amortized constant blended repayment plan, the loan’s contractual term is set for a shorter duration than the amortization period.
Conventional Mortgage
A mortgage of up to 80% of the property’s purchase price. A mortgage exceeding 80% is a ‘High-Ratio’ mortgage; the lender will require insurance. See High-Ratio Mortgage.
CPL
See Certificate of Pending Litigation.
Credit Analysis
A credit analysis evaluates the applicant’s ability to meet the mortgage terms and the amount of their income available for future mortgage payments.
Credit Report
A credit report is a record identifying an applicant’s habits regarding his or her financial commitments and a comment on the borrower’s historical ability to keep within their credit limits.
Credit Score
A credit score is a statistical means of assessing the risk of extending credit to an individual borrower.