Ontario Home Buyers

Every time a piece of land exchanges hands in Ontario a land transfer tax is payable. If the house fails to appraise to the lender's satisfaction, that is at a value that doesn't excessively exceed the negotiated sale price, the mortgage could conceivably be declined, unless the buyer can raise their down payment, which is not always possible.
Research mortgage down payment options: If you have less than a 20% down payment, you're required to get extra insurance through the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Genworth Canada You can use your RRSP towards your down payment under the Home Buyers' Plan.



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Most of the controversy comes from a so-called stress test” designed by former prime minister Stephen Harper's government to prevent Canadians Homes for Cash Ontario from going into irreparable debt, a test members of the Ontario Real Estate Association say is detrimental to first-time buyers.

For instance, if a child is purchasing a home with their parent, and the parent goes on title for 50% interest in the property, then the child as a qualified first-time homebuyer would eligible for an exemption of 50% of the land transfer tax, or $2,000.