ING DIRECT, the minimum mortgage amount and maximum amortization period offered is $50,000 and 40 years respectively. See similar questions...

The minimum down payment on owner-occupied property must be 5% of the purchase price. On rental properties, the minimum down payment has to be 20% of the purchase price with ING DIRECT. See similar questions...

ING DIRECT is the operating name of ING Bank of Canada, which is part of the worldwide ING group of companies. The initials "ING" stand for International Netherlands Group. back to top See similar questions...

When adding money to your mortgage, you can access up to 95% of the value of the property. For example, if the property is worth $100,000 you might be able to borrow up to $95,000. For debt consolidation, home renovations etc., you also have the option to increase the amortization period up to a maximum of 40 years to keep your regular mortgage payments low. See similar questions...

The first step in getting a mortgage with ING DIRECT is to complete an application over the phone or online. The application is normally decisioned within 1 to 2 business days. Once the application is approved, a dedicated mortgage specialist is assigned to help you every step of the way and collect the necessary information. Afterwards, you will meet with your lawyer to sign the mortgage documentation and finalize the mortgage. See similar questions...

The minimum time it takes for us to fund a mortgage is 10 to 15 business days; however, if there are special circumstances you can give us a call at 1-866-700-4604 and we'll discuss your options. See similar questions...

with all other products from ING DIRECT, there are no fees or service charges to apply for a mortgage with ING DIRECT. Like all mortgages, there are other expenses associated with purchasing a new home or adding to an existing mortgage. To help, we have developed a handy closing cost checklist which will help you estimate the total cost of buying a home. ING DIRECT gets the property appraised through independent and accredited appraisers on its approved list. See similar questions...

You do not have to worry about informing your existing lender. Once you have authorized us, we will request a payout statement and payout the mortgage with your existing lender. There should not be any penalty involved with your existing lender if your mortgage is coming up for renewal. However, there may be a penalty if you are breaking a term with your existing lender. ING DIRECT will not cover the penalty, discharge fees etc. See similar questions...

The mortgage payments can be made from any designated bank account. You can either make payments from an ING DIRECT Investment Savings Account or your external bank account, the choice is yours. See similar questions...

ING DIRECT offers a 5 year closed Variable Rate Mortgage, with an interest rate that is 0.90% below the ING prime rate. At any time, you can convert the variable term into a fixed rate term of 3 years or more without charge. The 25/25 Prepayment Options are available on the Variable Rate Mortgage. See similar questions...

Your ING DIRECT card allows you to withdraw cash from your ING DIRECT account(s) at any bank machine. When using one of our ABMs, you can withdraw Canadian and US cash, check account balances, and change your card PIN. Only one card can be issued to each Client and can access a maximum of 3 accounts: 1 CAD ISA, 1 USD ISA, and 1 Credit Account. There cannot be more than 1 ISA attached to the card at one time. On the ABM screen, the ISA is 'Savings' and the Credit Account is 'Chequing'. See similar questions...

Yes. All of our Canadian dollar savings products, such as our BISA, are eligible for CDIC Insurance, up to $100,000. back to top See similar questions...

The ING DIRECT Prime Rate is used as the base rate index for variable rate loans, and may be used as an index for other lending products. Adjustments to the ING DIRECT Prime Rate are made periodically, typically in line with changes to the Federal Funds Rate. See similar questions...

Yes, an ING DIRECT unmortgage is portable and assumable. The port must be completed within 120 days after the sale of your property. A person assuming your mortgage must apply and meet our standard credit criteria. See similar questions...

If you are pre-approved for an unmortgage, we will guarantee your rate for 120 days. Naturally, if rates go down during that period, you will get the lowest rate. See similar questions...

RSP (Retirement Savings Plan) is a federally registered tax-deferral plan designed to encourage Canadians to save for their retirement. Funds and interest earned on investments are tax-sheltered as long as the earnings stay in the plan. ING DIRECT provides RSP Investment Savings Accounts and RSP GICs across Canada, and RSP Mutual Funds in most provinces. Mutual funds are offered by ING DIRECT Funds Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Bank of Canada. See similar questions...

We have over 1,200,000 Canadian clients. Worldwide, the ING group of companies has more than 50 million clients. back to top See similar questions...

Call one of our Direct Associates at 1-888-464-3232 or 416-756-2424 and we'll be happy to update your information and complete your request. See similar questions...

Moving money between your ING DIRECT account and your external chequing account is very easy. Transferring money between your two accounts is called an Electronic Funds Transfer (or EFT for those who like things short). An EFT takes 1 - 2 business days. It's safe, secure, and beats mailing a cheque. When you want to make a deposit to your account, or withdraw funds, simply do one of the following: Go to www.ingdirect.ca and click on the "I'm a Client, let me in" button. See similar questions...