New loans

Switching lenders? We handle the legal side.

Whether you're renewing your mortgage with a new lender, switching for a better rate, or taking out a new loan on a property you already own — a lawyer needs to handle the paperwork. We make it fast, clear, and painless.

Which one are you?

Which situation describes you?

All three involve registering a new mortgage on a property you already own. The legal work is similar — title, discharge, new registration.

Lender switch

Moving your existing mortgage to a new lender for a better rate or better terms. We discharge the old mortgage and register the new one.

New mortgage

Taking out a brand-new mortgage on a property you already own outright — to access equity, fund a renovation, or consolidate debt.

Renewal with new lender

Your term is up and you're switching lenders at renewal instead of staying put. Same mortgage, new lender, new registration required.

Process

Your new loan, step by step.

Most new loan files close in 2-4 weeks. Here's exactly what happens.

Step 1 — Open

You retain us

Get in touch by phone, email, or quote form. We confirm fees upfront and send your intake link. Your portal goes live immediately.

Step 2 — Prepare

We prepare your file

We receive instructions from your new lender, run a title search, prepare discharge documents for your existing mortgage (if applicable), and prepare the new mortgage documents.

Step 3 — Sign

You sign your documents

You meet with a lawyer — in person at our Edmonton office or by secure video call. The lawyer walks you through every document. Video explainers available in your portal.

Step 4 — Close

We close the file

We discharge the old mortgage, register the new one with Alberta Land Titles, and disburse funds as directed. Your portal confirms every step in real time.

What's included

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Title search and examination

We search the land title to confirm ownership and verify existing encumbrances.

Discharge of existing mortgage

We coordinate with your current lender to obtain and register the discharge.

New mortgage document preparation

All documents from your new lender prepared, reviewed, and ready for your signing.

Registration with Land Titles

We register the new mortgage on title, ensuring your lender's interest is properly recorded.

Lender coordination and fund disbursement

All communication with your new lender — receiving instructions, fulfilling conditions, ensuring funds are disbursed correctly.

Real-time portal access

Track to Close — milestones with owner tags, documents, video explainers, and direct messaging.

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When is it required?

When is legal work required?

Any time a new mortgage is registered on your property's title in Alberta, a lawyer must handle the transaction.

Switching lenders at renewal

Your current lender's mortgage needs to be discharged and the new lender's mortgage registered.

Accessing home equity

Taking a new or additional mortgage to access equity in your home requires title registration.

Adding or removing a borrower

Any change to who is on the mortgage requires legal registration.

Get started

Ready to start your new loan?