Where the comparison stops being theoretical

Every comparison on this page assumes the lender will say yes on the terms advertised. In practice, the file hits an underwriter who checks debt ratios, property details, and credit behaviour that no online calculator sees. A feature that looks better on paper — portable terms, generous prepayments, a lower posted rate — can disappear if the borrower's situation does not fit that lender's risk box.

The broker's job is to match the file to the lender that will actually approve it before the client wastes time on a product they cannot qualify for. That means reading the policy guides, knowing which lenders treat bonus income or non-standard properties differently, and presenting the application in the order that gets the cleanest yes. The best comparison is the one that survives underwriting.

Compare Your Mortgage Options

Most mortgage decisions come down to a choice between two things. These pages lay out both sides so you can see which one fits your situation.

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