12/16/2024
Christmas came early for first time home buyers! 🏠
Yesterday, new changes took effect for first time home buyers in Canada- this one is exciting because it is helping people get into homes sooner- by needing less income to qualify and easing up rules around the minimum payment. First time home buyers can buy a home with less than 20% down, and amortize the payment over up to 30 years.
Additionally, the max purchase price with less than 20% down has increased from $1 million to $1.5 million.
Here is what some of the numbers look like on a home priced at $400,000, and what the new minimum down payment numbers look like.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your favorite mortgage broker.
Erin Williamson
587-370-8255
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**Please note these numbers are estimates using an estimated property tax amount of $334/month, $100/month in heat and assuming no other debt payments or balances. Using current lender rates of 4.19% on the 25 year amortization and 4.39% for the 30 year amortization. Rates are subject to change.**