Minimum Down Payment

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How Much Should I Be Saving for Down Payment?

A down payment is money you pay up front to buy a house.In Canada you need a minimum 5% down.This is one of the most crucial steps to buying

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Everything You Need To Know About The First Home Savings Account

The FHSA is a ne account in Canada that is designed to help first time home buyers save for a down payment. Can contribute up to $8,000/year

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Rental Property Mortgages

Investment properties can be a great way to expand your investment portfolio. Essentially you have someone else building equity for you...

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Top 5 Questions I Get Asked as a Mortgage Associate!

What is the minimum down payment required on a home? If you or a family member are going to live in the home all or part of the time, the...

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Tips For Saving For A Down Payment

As housing prices increase, people are finding it more and more difficult to save for a down payment. And while it can be difficult to...

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All About Down Payment!

When purchasing a home, whether you are a first time home buyer or you have purchased multiple homes, you are required to provide a down...

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Bridge Financing

Bridge financing is not as common as other financing, but can be ideal for some buyers and in fact necessary. It is used when your new...

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The Importance of Home Inspections

Why are home inspections so important? Home inspections can reveal defects and flaws that the property has. This allows the potential...

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Should You Buy The Fixer Upper?

When you are purchasing a new home there are many decisions you need to make. One of those decisions is whether you buy that brand new,...

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