What You Need to Obtain a Mortgage

What You Need to Obtain a Mortgage

A home purchase is one of the largest assets and the biggest debt that a person will have. If this is your first time obtaining mortgage, then there are a few things that you need to know about what is required to qualify.

Credit History: How is your current credit and how has it been in the past? Your financial institution will look at your rating, and that everything is in good standing. If you are able to manage your debt, then it reflects on your ability to manage house payments.

Debt Load: What are your liabilities? How much debt do you have? Your financial institution will look at the amount that you owe compared to the amount that you earn. Your debts should not exceed 40 to 42 % of your gross…

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Helpful Programs First-Time Buyers

Are you looking to buy your first home but struggling to come up with a down payment? These first-time buyer programs can help.

CMHC Mortgage Default Insurance

Admittedly, mortgage default insurance isn’t a “program” per se, but it is beneficial for helping first-time buyers realize their dream of home ownership. To purchase a home in Canada, you’ll require a minimum down payment of 5% on the home’s overall purchase price. Buyers with a down payment of 19.99% or less will be required to purchase mortgage default insurance, which protects the lender in the event you, the borrower, default on your mortgage loan. 

In short, mortgage default insurance enables buyers to purchase a home with as little down payment as possible. 

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Tips for Saving for your New Home

Buying a new home takes some planning and some strategic saving; but, with a little forethought coupled with action, you can make home buying a reality.

Be aware that you will need at least a 20% down payment of the purchase price of the house to avoid having to use Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for default insurance. However, using default insurance through CMHC allows you to place a down payment of only 5% of the purchase price of the home. Keep in mind that you will pay more on your mortgage by obtaining default insurance. Below are some tips to help you save money for a down payment on a house:

Take a look at your monthly expenses. Determine what you can realistically afford to put away per month. Once you have determined…

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Using Your RRSPs to Purchase a Home

Using Your RRSPs to Purchase a Home

When looking at purchasing a home, one thing that many people are concerned about is the ability to put a down payment on the property. A 20% down payment of the purchase price of the home is typically required. If a 20% down payment is not doable, then a 5% option is available. However, you are then required to have mortgage insurance through CMHC to be able to qualify for the mortgage.

Regardless if it is a 5% or 20% down payment, the government of Canada allows home buyers to use their RRSPs to purchase a home without a penalty for withdrawing the RRSPs. This is called Home Buyer’s Plan or HBP.

However, before you withdraw anything, the following conditions must be met:

The maximum amount you can withdraw…

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