This is used as part of the underwriting process for some of the insurance providers and a record of this search will be made although this will not adversely affect your credit profile. (lowestrates.ca)
Your debt - to - income ratio is a critical part of the underwriting process as well. (studentloans.net)
Part of the underwriting process reviews the appraisal of your prospective home to make sure its value matches the size of the loan you are requesting. (realtor.com)