Partial Coverage Program
At Genworth, they strive to offer innovative products to meet our lenders' diverse needs. This new partial coverage program provides 60% coverage. If the borrower defaults, losses are shared between the lender and Genworth. In Quebec, this program is currently offered only to the Caisses Populaires Desjardins.
Acceptable loan purpose
Loan-to-value ratio limits
For this program, the maximum LTV is 90%
Eligible Properties
Premium Rates
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Partial coverage premium rates |
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Full coverage |
Partial coverage |
LTV ratios |
Total amount |
Top-up portion |
Total amount |
Top-up portion
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Up to 65% |
0.50% |
0.50% |
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65.01% - 75% |
0.65% |
2.25% |
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75.01% - 80% |
1.00% |
2.75% |
0.70% |
1.65% |
80.01% - 85% |
1.75% |
3.50% |
1.05% |
2.00% |
85.01% - 90% |
2.00% |
4.25% |
1.20% |
2.50%
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Premium is non-refundable.
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Underwriting guidelines
Amortization Options
Terms/qualifying interest rates
Six months up to 25 years
For terms less than three years, the qualifying interest rate is the greater of three-year posted rate or contract rate
For terms of three years or more, we use the contract rate
Ineligible Products
Alt A
Cashback Equity
New To Canada
Vacation Homes (Type B)
The insurance premium is payable once at the time of closing (except for Progress Advances where the premium is paid in installments during the construction phase with a final installment paid when the home is completed). The insurance premium is not refundable and may be added onto the mortgage or paid in cash.

