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Debt Consolidation

Debt Consolidation Mortgages in Ontario — When Credit Is the Problem

High-interest cards and loans piling up, and your bank won't help because your credit slipped? The equity in your home can roll them into one lower payment — credit score isn't the gate.

Stonefield Capital helps Ontario homeowners consolidate high-interest debt using the equity in their home, even when bad credit, missed payments, or high debt ratios have led to a bank decline. Qualification is based on property equity and a clear exit strategy rather than credit score. Borrowers are matched with a Stonefield-approved mortgage broker who structures the consolidation and plans the return to conventional financing as credit recovers.

Why Banks Decline Debt Consolidation When You Need It Most

Debt consolidation is a chicken-and-egg problem at a bank. The moment your credit slips or your debt ratios climb — exactly when consolidating would help most — the bank's rules disqualify you. They score the debt, not the equity, so a homeowner with real value in their property gets turned down and left carrying 20%-plus interest on cards and consumer loans.

A private mortgage inverts that. Stonefield qualifies on the equity in your home and a clear exit, not your credit score, so the debt that's sinking your bank application is the very thing a consolidation is meant to clear. You're matched with a Stonefield-approved broker who structures the payout and plans your return to conventional lending as your credit recovers — which it typically does once the high-interest balances are gone.

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The Play: Consolidate Now, Refinance to a Bank as Credit Recovers

A consolidation mortgage is a bridge, not a destination. Use a short private mortgage to clear the high-interest cards, loans, and arrears today, then let the next 6 to 12 months do their work: with those balances gone, your credit score climbs and your debt ratios reset. Once they've recovered enough, refinance the consolidation into a lower-rate bank or B-lender mortgage. The private mortgage bought you the runway to fix the credit the debt had wrecked — a Stonefield-approved broker plans that exit with you from the start.

When Debt Consolidation Borrowers Come to Us

Most of these are homeowners with the equity to fix the problem, blocked by the problem itself.

High-Interest Cards & Loans

Multiple balances at 20%+ that never shrink. Rolling them into one equity-based payment stops the bleed.

Bank Declined on Credit

Your score or debt ratios triggered a decline — the exact situation a consolidation is designed to fix.

Missed Payments or Arrears

You've fallen behind and it's compounding. A consolidation clears the arrears before they become something worse.

CRA or Tax Debt

Tax arrears alongside consumer debt. Equity can clear both and stop collection pressure.

Rebuilding Credit

Clearing high-interest balances typically lifts your score over the following months, opening the door back to a bank.

One Lower Payment

Several payments and due dates collapsed into a single, more manageable monthly amount.

In every case Stonefield looks at your home's equity and a realistic exit — not the credit score the debt has dragged down.

What Debt Consolidation Borrowers Should Know

Equity, Not Credit Score

Qualification rests on the equity in your property and a clear exit. There's no minimum credit score; your Notice of Assessment is requested to confirm there are no large unresolved CRA arrears.

It Usually Helps Your Credit

A private mortgage isn't reported to the bureaus, but clearing high-interest debt with it typically improves your score over the next 3 to 12 months — which is what gets you back to a bank.

Matched With a Broker

You're connected with a Stonefield-approved mortgage broker who structures the payout, handles the paperwork, and plans the exit to conventional lending — usually within one business day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I consolidate debt with a mortgage in Ontario if I have bad credit?
Yes. Bad credit is usually the reason a bank declines a consolidation — and the reason a private mortgage is the right tool instead. Stonefield qualifies on the equity in your home and a clear exit, not your credit score, so bruised credit, missed payments, or a past consumer proposal don't disqualify you. You're matched with a Stonefield-approved broker who structures the payout.
Will consolidating with a private mortgage hurt my credit?
The opposite, usually. A Stonefield private mortgage is registered on title but not reported to the credit bureaus, so it doesn't directly change your score. Using it to clear high-interest cards and loans typically improves your credit over the following 3 to 12 months as those balances disappear — which is what makes a later refinance to a bank possible.
How much can I borrow, and at what rate?
Borrowing is based on the equity available in your home and the lien position (first or second). Because pricing is file-specific and changes over time, current rate ranges are published on the Stonefield rate page rather than quoted here. A consolidation mortgage is a short-term, interest-only bridge, typically 1 to 12 months.
Can I include CRA or tax debt in the consolidation?
Yes. Tax arrears are one of the most common debts folded into a consolidation, and clearing them can stop collection pressure. A Notice of Assessment is requested up front precisely so the plan accounts for any CRA balance. Equity and a clear exit are what the file is built on.
How do I start?
Tell us about your situation through the connect form and you'll be matched with a Stonefield-approved mortgage broker, usually within one business day. There's no cost and no obligation to see your options.

Common Questions

A deeper answer to the question debt-consolidation borrowers ask most.

Can I Get a Debt Consolidation Mortgage in Ontario with Bad Credit?

Ready to Consolidate and Stop the Bleed?

Get matched with a Stonefield-approved broker who lends on your equity, not your credit score. Free, no obligation, most borrowers hear back within one business day.