# Mortgage Insurance Options with Canada Guaranty > Canada Guaranty provides mortgage default insurance underwriting standards. Category: Newcomers Last verified: 2026-02-18 Source: https://ratellow.com/faqs/newcomers/mortgage-insurance-options-with-canada-guaranty ## Answer Canada Guaranty provides mortgage default insurance underwriting standards. Lenders can access assistance via Canada Guaranty's dedicated Account Executives or the National Underwriting Centre. ## Related guide - https://ratellow.com/guides/newcomer-canada-mortgage ## Sources - Page 3 — https://assets.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/sf/project/cmhc/pdfs/factsheets/new/cmhc-quick-reference.pdf#page=3 - Page 2 — https://assets.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/sf/project/cmhc/pdfs/factsheets/new/cmhc-quick-reference.pdf#page=2 - I. Purpose and scope of the guideline — https://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/guidance/guidance-library/residential-mortgage-underwriting-practices-procedures-guideline-2017#1.0 - Canada Guaranty — https://www.canadaguaranty.ca/lenders/underwriting-guidelines/