Genworth Canada recently released the HomeOpeners app, which the company says recognizes the need for a single tool to provide  mortgage professionals with information to help their clients make sound home-buying decisions.

Considering more than just monthly mortgage payments, the app provides an estimate of what homeowners can afford by including additional expenses such as property taxes, monthly utilities and mortgage insurance premiums. The company says mortgage and real estate industry professionals can access the app from their smartphone, set up a personal profile and use a number of mortgage planning tools or view informational videos that explain product options.  They are then able to share mortgage affordability estimates and options, mortgage insurance product information and other useful resources with their clients.

The app is available at genworthmobile.ca and works across iOS, Android and BlackBerry platforms.