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Lenders
- Products
  - Homebuyer 95
    
    Homebuyer 95
    
    The Genworth Canada Homebuyer 95 program offers qualified Canadians an opportunity to own a home with as little as 5%.
  - New To Canada
    
    New To Canada
    
    Now qualified homebuyers who have immigrated or relocated to Canada can qualify for Genworth Canada default mortgage insurance with as little as a 5% down payment.
  - Purchase Plus Improvements
    
    Purchase Plus Improvements
    
    We can help qualified home buyers tailor improvements immediately after taking possession, to make their new home just right for them. All this can be done with one manageable mortgage and 5% down payment.
  - Progress Advance
    
    Progress Advance
    
    A program that lets residential home builders and individual borrowers take advantage of insured progress advances during the course of construction. We offer the program for homes purchased from a residential home builder or contractor or self-built properties for owner-occupancy.
  - Energy Efficient Housing
    
    Energy Efficient Housing
    
    At Genworth Canada, we want to help protect the environment and support consumers as they make environmentally friendly choices. Through our Energy-Efficient Housing Program, home buyers purchasing an energy-efficient home or making energy saving renovations are now eligible for significant premium savings when Genworth Canada insurance is obtained.
  - Business For Self
    
    Business For Self
    
    This program is for self-employed borrowers who cannot provide traditional income verification.
  - Portability Feature
    
    Portability Feature
    
    At Genworth Canada, we know that for many Canadian families their first home is not their last home.
  - Second Mortgage
    
    Second Mortgage
    
    This program provides borrowers with the additional flexibility of allowing a Second Mortgage to be registered against their property up to 95% combined LTV on a purchase.
  - Borrowed Down Payment
    
    Borrowed Down Payment
    
    A program for home buyers who have established an excellent credit history but have not yet saved the required down payment or have chosen to use their savings to build assets in different ways.
  - Self-Directed RRSP
    
    Self-Directed RRSP
    
    Canadian tax regulations allow self-directed Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP)/ Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) to be used for a non-arms length mortgage investment, provided that the mortgage is insured. We are delighted to offer this program to meet this opportunity.
  - Vacation/Secondary Homes
    
    Vacation/Secondary Homes
    
    Whether it's a second home in the city to reduce that weekly commute or a cottage at the lake for weekend getaways, you can buy that property with a small down payment.
  - Family Plan
    
    Family Plan
    
    Mortgage default insurance for buyers who are purchasing properties for immediate family members to live in with as little as a 5% down payment. (For example, buying a home for a child to live in while at a post secondary institution, or a home for parents to live in.)
  - Investment Property
    
    Investment Property
    
    Genworth Canada will now be providing mortgage insurance on a rental program accessible to qualified borrowers with 20% down payment.
- Premium Rate Table
- Underwriting
- Training and Education
  - Webinars
  - Workshops
- Mortgage Planning Tools
- Homeowner Assistance
- Mortgage Fraud
- Interest Rates
- Publications
- Email List Sign-Up
- Policies
Brokers
- Products
  - Homebuyer 95
    
    Homebuyer 95
    
    The Genworth Canada Homebuyer 95 program offers qualified Canadians an opportunity to own a home with as little as 5%.
  - New To Canada
    
    New To Canada
    
    Now qualified homebuyers who have immigrated or relocated to Canada can qualify for Genworth Canada default mortgage insurance with as little as a 5% down payment.
  - Purchase Plus Improvements
    
    Purchase Plus Improvements
    
    We can help qualified home buyers tailor improvements immediately after taking possession, to make their new home just right for them. All this can be done with one manageable mortgage and 5% down payment.
  - Progress Advance
    
    Progress Advance
    
    A program that lets residential home builders and individual borrowers take advantage of insured progress advances during the course of construction. We offer the program for homes purchased from a residential home builder or contractor or self-built properties for owner-occupancy.
  - Energy Efficient Housing
    
    Energy Efficient Housing
    
    At Genworth Canada, we want to help protect the environment and support consumers as they make environmentally friendly choices. Through our Energy-Efficient Housing Program, home buyers purchasing an energy-efficient home or making energy saving renovations are now eligible for significant premium savings when Genworth Canada insurance is obtained.
  - Business For Self
    
    Business For Self
    
    This program is for self-employed borrowers who cannot provide traditional income verification.
  - Portability Feature
    
    Portability Feature
    
    At Genworth Canada, we know that for many Canadian families their first home is not their last home.
  - Second Mortgage
    
    Second Mortgage
    
    This program provides borrowers with the additional flexibility of allowing a Second Mortgage to be registered against their property up to 95% combined LTV on a purchase.
  - Borrowed Down Payment
    
    Borrowed Down Payment
    
    A program for home buyers who have established an excellent credit history but have not yet saved the required down payment or have chosen to use their savings to build assets in different ways.
  - Self-Directed RRSP
    
    Self-Directed RRSP
    
    Canadian tax regulations allow self-directed Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP)/ Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) to be used for a non-arms length mortgage investment, provided that the mortgage is insured. We are delighted to offer this program to meet this opportunity.
  - Vacation/Secondary Homes
    
    Vacation/Secondary Homes
    
    Whether it's a second home in the city to reduce that weekly commute or a cottage at the lake for weekend getaways, you can buy that property with a small down payment.
  - Family Plan
    
    Family Plan
    
    Mortgage default insurance for buyers who are purchasing properties for immediate family members to live in with as little as a 5% down payment. (For example, buying a home for a child to live in while at a post secondary institution, or a home for parents to live in.)
  - Investment Property
    
    Investment Property
    
    Genworth Canada will now be providing mortgage insurance on a rental program accessible to qualified borrowers with 20% down payment.
- Training and Education
- Mortgage Planning Tools
- Premium Rate Table
- Underwriting
- Homeowner Assistance
- Mortgage Fraud
- My Marketing Source
- Publications
  - HomeOpeners® Newsletter
  - Housing Reports
- Email List Sign-Up
Realtors
- Products
  - Homebuyer 95
    
    Homebuyer 95
    
    The Genworth Canada Homebuyer 95 program offers qualified Canadians an opportunity to own a home with as little as 5%.
  - New To Canada
    
    New To Canada
    
    Now qualified homebuyers who have immigrated or relocated to Canada can qualify for Genworth Canada default mortgage insurance with as little as a 5% down payment.
  - Purchase Plus Improvements
    
    Purchase Plus Improvements
    
    We can help qualified home buyers tailor improvements immediately after taking possession, to make their new home just right for them. All this can be done with one manageable mortgage and 5% down payment.
  - Progress Advance
    
    Progress Advance
    
    A program that lets residential home builders and individual borrowers take advantage of insured progress advances during the course of construction. We offer the program for homes purchased from a residential home builder or contractor or self-built properties for owner-occupancy.
  - Energy Efficient Housing
    
    Energy Efficient Housing
    
    At Genworth Canada, we want to help protect the environment and support consumers as they make environmentally friendly choices. Through our Energy-Efficient Housing Program, home buyers purchasing an energy-efficient home or making energy saving renovations are now eligible for significant premium savings when Genworth Canada insurance is obtained.
  - Business For Self
    
    Business For Self
    
    This program is for self-employed borrowers who cannot provide traditional income verification.
  - Portability Feature
    
    Portability Feature
    
    At Genworth Canada, we know that for many Canadian families their first home is not their last home.
  - Second Mortgage
    
    Second Mortgage
    
    This program provides borrowers with the additional flexibility of allowing a Second Mortgage to be registered against their property up to 95% combined LTV on a purchase.
  - Borrowed Down Payment
    
    Borrowed Down Payment
    
    A program for home buyers who have established an excellent credit history but have not yet saved the required down payment or have chosen to use their savings to build assets in different ways.
  - Self-Directed RRSP
    
    Self-Directed RRSP
    
    Canadian tax regulations allow self-directed Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP)/ Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) to be used for a non-arms length mortgage investment, provided that the mortgage is insured. We are delighted to offer this program to meet this opportunity.
  - Vacation/Secondary Homes
    
    Vacation/Secondary Homes
    
    Whether it's a second home in the city to reduce that weekly commute or a cottage at the lake for weekend getaways, you can buy that property with a small down payment.
  - Family Plan
    
    Family Plan
    
    Mortgage default insurance for buyers who are purchasing properties for immediate family members to live in with as little as a 5% down payment. (For example, buying a home for a child to live in while at a post secondary institution, or a home for parents to live in.)
  - Investment Property
    
    Investment Property
    
    Genworth Canada will now be providing mortgage insurance on a rental program accessible to qualified borrowers with 20% down payment.
- Training and Education
- Mortgage Planning Tools
- Premium Rate Table
- Underwriting
- Homeowner Assistance
- Mortgage Fraud
- My Marketing Source
- Publications
  - HomeOpeners® Newsletter
  - Housing Reports
- Email List Sign-Up
Investors

Genworth Canada 2016 Homeownership Education Week webinar line-up and registration below:

AMP credits will be offered for completion of each webinar.

Monday May 9	Tuesday May 10	Wednesday May 11	Thursday May 12	Friday May 13
Underwriting in a Challenging Market	Product Spotlight: PPI, NTC, Energy Efficiency	Product Spotlight: Business for Self	Product Spotlight: Homeowner Assistance Program
Increasing Competitive Edge	Effective Negotiation		Helping Homebuyers Become Homeowners	Maximizing Social Media

Monday, May 9, 2016
12:00 - 1:00PM EDT	Underwriting in a Challenging Market Ramona Canney, Genworth Canada Tailored for both Lenders and Mortgage Professionals, this webinar covers the fundamentals of credit, including risk evaluation for property, and loan characteristics with a strong emphasis on covenant risk. The concept of incremental and overall risk is also covered in this session. Click Here To Register
1:30 - 2:30PM EDT	Increasing Competitive Edge Michelle Murphy, Genworth Canada Tailored for mortgage Professionals who are new to the industry, or for those who require a refresher on ways to develop more business through prospecting, networking and utilizing Genworth's tools. Click Here To Register

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
12:00 - 1:00PM EDT	Product Spotlight: PPI, NTC, Energy Efficiency Chris Johnson/Michelle Murphy, Genworth Canada Learn more about Genworth Canada products such as Purchase Plus Improvements, New to Canada and the Energy Efficient program to understand criteria and requirements for qualified homebuyers who may benefit from one of these products. Click Here To Register
1:30 - 2:30PM EDT	Effective Negotiation Fiona Cleghorn/Michelle Valledor, Genworth Canada Learn how to recognize and handle tactics frequently encountered in negotiations. Uncover the real, underlying interests behind the other side's stated positions as well as identify and adjust to different negotiating styles. Click Here To Register

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
12:00 - 1:00PM EDT	Product Spotlight: Business for Self Chris Johnson, Genworth Canada Learn more about Self-Employed borrowers who are unable to provide traditional income verification how they can qualify for a high ratio mortgage for purchase or refinance purposes. Learn more about this program. Click Here To Register

Thursday, May 12, 2016
12:00 - 1:00PM EDT	Product Spotlight: Homeowner Assistance Program Melissa Safadie/Jason Neziol Tailored for mortgage industry professionals, this webinar will cover program details and the various work-out options that are possible for a homebuyer experiencing temporary financial difficulties. Click Here To Register
1:30 - 2:30PM EDT	Helping Homebuyers Become Homeowners Gita Cartwright, Genworth Canada Learn how to help your customers buy a home sooner and affordably. Gita Cartwright of Genworth Canada will provide tips on how to inform your customers on the benefits and features of mortgage insurance, and the resources available to help them make the right personal and financial decisions. Click Here To Register

Friday, May 13, 2016
1:30 - 2:30PM EDT	Maximizing Social Media Neal Schaffer, Founder Maximize Your Social This webinar is designed to educate mortgage professionals on the benefits of incorporating social media into a successful marketing strategy. Click Here To Register

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Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX: MIC) through its subsidiary, Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada (Genworth Canada), is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada. The Company provides mortgage default insurance to Canadian residential mortgage lenders, making homeownership more accessible to first-time homebuyers. For more than two decades, Genworth Canada has supported the housing market by providing thought leadership and a focus on the safety and soundness of the mortgage finance system.

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Homebuyer 95

New To Canada

Purchase Plus Improvements

Progress Advance

Energy Efficient Housing

Business For Self

Portability Feature

Second Mortgage

Borrowed Down Payment

Self-Directed RRSP

Vacation/Secondary Homes

Family Plan

Investment Property

Homebuyer 95

New To Canada

Purchase Plus Improvements

Progress Advance

Energy Efficient Housing

Business For Self

Portability Feature

Second Mortgage

Borrowed Down Payment

Self-Directed RRSP

Vacation/Secondary Homes

Family Plan

Investment Property

Homebuyer 95

New To Canada

Purchase Plus Improvements

Progress Advance

Energy Efficient Housing

Business For Self

Portability Feature

Second Mortgage

Borrowed Down Payment

Self-Directed RRSP

Vacation/Secondary Homes

Family Plan

Investment Property

12:00 - 1:00PM EDT

Underwriting in a Challenging Market

Ramona Canney, Genworth Canada

1:30 - 2:30PM EDT

Increasing Competitive Edge

Michelle Murphy, Genworth Canada

12:00 - 1:00PM EDT

Product Spotlight: PPI, NTC, Energy Efficiency

Chris Johnson/Michelle Murphy, Genworth Canada

1:30 - 2:30PM EDT

Effective Negotiation

Fiona Cleghorn/Michelle Valledor, Genworth Canada

12:00 - 1:00PM EDT

Product Spotlight: Business for Self

Chris Johnson, Genworth Canada

12:00 - 1:00PM EDT

Product Spotlight: Homeowner Assistance Program

Melissa Safadie/Jason Neziol

1:30 - 2:30PM EDT

Helping Homebuyers Become Homeowners

Gita Cartwright, Genworth Canada

1:30 - 2:30PM EDT

Maximizing Social Media

Neal Schaffer, Founder Maximize Your Social

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