Broker fees are the commissions or charges paid to a mortgage broker for arranging financing on behalf of a borrower, typically ranging from 0.5% to 2% of the loan amount in Canada, though they may be higher for complex or private lending arrangements. For real estate investors, these fees are a tax-deductible financing cost and are especially common when securing non-traditional mortgages for investment properties that may not qualify through standard lender channels.
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