Tricity Living

Financing your Home
Once you have figured out the home price range you can afford and the type of mortgage you qualify for, you will need to calculate all of the associated costs of the transaction to make sure you are financially ready.    You will need to plan ahead to cover the many up-front costs of buying a home and timing is important to help make sure things go smoothly.

Mortgage Loan Insurance Premium
If yours is a high-ratio mortgage (less than 20% down payment), your lender may need mortgage loan insurance. Your lender may add the mortgage insurance premium to your mortgage or ask you to pay it in full upon closing.

Appraisal Fee
Your mortgage lender may require that the property be appraised at your expense. An appraisal is an estimate of the value of the home. The cost is usually between $250 and $350 and must be paid when you contract for those services

Deposit
This is part of your down payment and must be paid when you make an Offer to Purchase. The cost varies depending on the area, but it may be up to 5% of the purchase price. If you wish to make a down payment of 5% and you give a deposit of 5%, then your down payment is considered to be made.

Down Payment
With mortgage loan insurance from CMHC you can own your home with little or no down payment. At least 20% of the purchase price is usually required for a conventional mortgage.

Status Certificate Fee
This applies if you are buying a condominium or strata unit and could cost up to $100.