Government Programs for Home Buyers

Purchasing your first home can be incredibly exciting, whether you’re doing it on your own, with a new spouse, or with your family. At Real Trio in partnership with Mortgage Alliance (AKAL Mortgages), we have extensive experience of helping first-time home buyers with their Mortgage requirements. As this is one of the largest investments you will likely make, it is very important to be thorough and well-informed on the resources that are available to you.

There are a number government programs available to home buyers, including:

• First-time home buyers’ credit
• RRSP home buyers’ plan (HBP)
• 5% down payment program*
• HST new housing rebate
• Land transfer tax rebates

*New Down Payment Rules as of February 2016:
5% down payment is available for homes up to $500,000 purchase price.
Homebuyers will have to put 10% “on the portion” of the price over $500,000.
For example: On a purchase price of $700,000, minimum down payment will be calculated as below:

5% on the first $500,000 = $25,000
10% on the next $200,000 = $10,000
A total of $25,000 + $10,000 = $35,000

We truly want to help you achieve your dream of homeownership by making the process as stress-free as possible. Call us today at +1 647 332 4846 to speak with a professional from our team.