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Congratulations on taking the first step towards homeownership! As a first-time homebuyer, the process of purchasing your dream home can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the mortgage landscape. One of the critical decisions you'll face is choosing between a fixed-rate and a variable-rate mortgage. In this blog post, we will break down the differences between these mortgage options and provide valuable advice to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your financial goals.

What is a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?

A fixed-rate mortgage is a popular and straightforward option for first-time homebuyers. With this type of mortgage, the interest rate remains constant throughout the loan term, typically…

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Advantages of Putting 20% Down on Your Home

Is it possible to have a down payment strategy in today’s sizzling Canadian real estate market? From the Prairies to Atlantic Canada, it is clear that all kinds of residential properties are rising in value. And while there are obvious advantages of putting 20% down on your home, current conditions are posing challenges to many homebuyers.

When you factor in higher interest rates, rampant price inflation, and accelerating price growth for single-family homes and condominium units alike, it can be a challenge for prospective homebuyers to find a place.

One of the biggest hurdles for buyers to overcome is the down payment.

According to the federal government’s rules, homebuyers need a minimum of five per cent down…

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What size of mortgage can I afford

When purchasing a house, most people need a loan be able to afford the home. These loans are called mortgages. A mortgage is a legal agreement where a bank or other lender loans money and charges interest in exchange for taking the title of the borrower’s property. Upon repayment of the debt, the borrower owns the property.

In Canada, to purchase a home, the buyer must first save up a down payment for the home. The minimum amount required is five per cent of the purchase price up to $500,000; 10 per cent of the portion between $500,000 and $999,999; and 20 per cent for the amount above $1,000,000. As well, if the down payment is less than 20 per cent of the purchase price, the buyer must also purchase mortgage loan…

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