Increase to Minimum Down Payments - Canada wide increase from 5% to 10% minimum on houses over $500,000
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Todays news from the Canadian Real Estate Association
Today, the government announced its intent to raise the minimum down payment requirements on homes valued over $500,000. Requirements will remain at 5 per cent down payment for homes under 500,000. Any amount over $500,000 will require a 10 per cent down payment. For example a $700,000 home will require a $45,000 down payment, 5 per cent on $500,000 and 10 per cent down on the remaining $200,000. The announced changes will take effect on February 15, 2016.
The government cites its desire to “contain risks in the housing market” as the reason for its decision.
As you know, the issue of an increase to minimum down payments is something CREA has effectively and successfully fought against since…
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