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Orthopedic Surgery mortgages, done right.

Orthopedics pairs a long surgical training path with high procedural income. Projected income gets you in during training; corporate qualification maximises capacity after.

The short answer

A Canadian orthopedic surgeon typically qualifies for $1.8M to $3M on attending income, and higher once incorporated. High procedural income and a long training path make both projected-income and corporate qualification especially valuable.

~$375K+
Projected attending income
Among the highest specialty projections
$3M+
Incorporated qualification
On corporate income plus dividends
5-7+ yrs
Typical training length
Where projected income matters most
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How orthopedic surgeons earn.

Orthopedic surgeons earn high procedural fee-for-service income with hospital appointments, and nearly all attendings incorporate. Training is long, so projected income and signed offers matter during the path to attending.

Projected incomeAround $375,000+ projected attending income
Typical qualification$1.8M - $3M attending; higher when incorporated
02

What matters for your mortgage.

Long training, projected income
An orthopedic resident or fellow can qualify on projected attending income or a signed offer well before attending status.
High procedural income
Strong fee-for-service income supports large purchases, frequently conventional, where structure matters.
Incorporation near-universal
Nearly all orthopedic surgeons incorporate; corporate-income qualification captures the real number.
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Incorporation and your qualification.

Incorporated orthopedic surgeons are underqualified on personal T4 alone. Corporate-income programs read corporate revenue and dividends, typically lifting capacity by 50-80%.

FAQ

Orthopedic Surgery mortgage questions.

How much mortgage can an orthopedic surgeon qualify for in Canada?01

A Canadian orthopedic surgeon typically qualifies for $1.8M to $3M on attending income, and higher once incorporated and qualified on corporate income plus dividends.

Can an orthopedic resident buy before becoming an attending?02

Yes. Given the long training path, projected income and a signed fellowship or staff offer let an orthopedic resident or fellow qualify at attending capacity before the first attending paycheque.

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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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