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Dentistry mortgages, done right.

Dentists access professional mortgage programs much like physicians, but practice ownership and corporate income add a layer. The right lender reads both the practice and the person.

The short answer

A Canadian dentist typically qualifies for $1.2M to $2.5M depending on whether they are an associate or a practice owner, and more once incorporated. Dentists access professional and healthcare lender programs similar to physician programs, with practice ownership and corporate income central to qualification.

~$250K+
Typical owner income
Associate income varies by practice
$1.2M-$2.5M
Typical qualification
Associate to incorporated owner
50-80%
Incorporation uplift
Versus personal T4 alone
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How dentists earn.

Dentists earn as associates (often percentage-of-billing) or as practice owners with corporate income. Most established dentists incorporate, and practice ownership adds business income and debt to the qualification picture.

Projected incomeAround $250,000+ for owners; associate income varies
Typical qualification$1.2M - $2.5M; higher for incorporated practice owners
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What matters for your mortgage.

Associate vs owner
Associates qualify on billing or salary; owners qualify on practice corporate income. The structure changes which lender and program fit best.
Practice debt
Practice acquisition or equipment loans factor into qualification. A lender experienced with professionals reads business and personal debt together.
Incorporation
Most established dentists incorporate; corporate-income qualification captures practice income beyond the salary drawn.
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Incorporation and your qualification.

Incorporated dentists who take a modest salary are underqualified by standard lenders. Professional and corporate-income programs read the practice corporation, typically lifting capacity by 50-80%.

FAQ

Dentistry mortgage questions.

How much mortgage can a dentist qualify for in Canada?01

A Canadian dentist typically qualifies for $1.2M to $2.5M depending on whether they are an associate or a practice owner, and more once incorporated. Dentists access professional lender programs similar to physician programs.

Do dentists get professional mortgage programs like physicians?02

Yes. Dentists access professional and healthcare lender programs comparable to physician programs, with qualification built around practice income and corporate structure. Practice ownership and any practice debt factor into the picture.

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Prices and payment examples are estimates for planning only. Your actual numbers depend on income, down payment, debt, credit, location, and current lender pricing.

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