Mortgages for First-Time Home Buyers

How To Get Started?

Owning a home is a big decision and getting off to a good start can make all the difference in the world. Here are some tools and information that can help.

• Rent or Buy Calculator
• Take the Home Buying Readiness Quiz
• What to consider when deciding to rent or buy a home (video)

Saving For a Down Payment

Setting a timeframe and building up your savings will put you in the best position to afford the home of your dreams. Here is some information and tools to help you plan for your downpayment.

• Mortgage Down Payment Options
• Saving for a Down Payment with an RRSP
• Saving and Budgeting Calculators
• Build your Savings... Automatically!

New To Canada

Buying a home is an important step in becoming established in Canada. The following information can help get you started.

• Essential down payment information
• Terms to know
• Tips and Advice on Buying your First Home in Canada (pdf)
• Home Buying Tools for New Immigrants