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Down Payments - where to get them, how much you need

ADVICE Author: Caroline Lennox

Potential Sources of Down Payments include:

  • Savings
  • Borrowed RRSP’s (Government Programs)
  • Non-repayable Gift from Family
  • Flex-Down products -borrow on your credit cards/lines
  • Free Down Payment lending programs (where available)
  • Existing equity in the property if you are already on title

How much of a down payment is required?

The down payment is the difference between the purchase price, amount financed and closing costs. Most lenders look for 5-35% down, depending on what you are buying and your situation. Self-employed borrowers may be required to have 10% or more.

Talk to Caroline to develop a strategy to get your down payment in place and how much you'll need for the property you want.

Call 1-800-757-0412
8 am to 8 pm Pacific Time, including weekends.

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Contact Information | Invis - Canada's Mortgage Experts

Name: Caroline Lennox
Caroline Lennox
Company: Invis - Canada's Mortgage Experts
City: Victoria
Province: British Columbia
Country: Canada
Phone: 800-757-0412
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Website: http://www.clmortgages.com