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How to use FHSA and RRSP withdrawals for a home down payment in Canada

First-time home buyers in Canada can pull from savings in registered accounts to fund their down payment. Here’s how...

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How changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan could affect your down payment

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Unsure about buying a home? Why you should open an FHSA now anyway

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Down payment for a second home in Canada: How much do you need?

Second homes and rental properties have their own down payment requirements. Here’s what to expect when buying a second...

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Buying a second home: How it works in Canada

Here’s what home owners and investors should know about the rules, financing options and tax implications of buying a...

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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...

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6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home

Borrowing from family can seem convenient, but there are things to think about first, like interest, taxes, family power...

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What is the equivalent of fixed deposits in Canada? Finance terms in Canada vs. India

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Ottawa to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages on new homes

The federal government is also raising the amount Canadians can pull from their RRSP to purchase a home through...