Home Purchase Calculator — Down Payment & Costs
Estimate the full cost of buying a home in Canada: minimum down payment, CMHC insurance premium, land transfer tax, closing costs, and your monthly payment.
Calculate all the costs associated with purchasing a home, including mortgage payments, closing costs, and ongoing housing expenses.
Down payments less than 20% require mortgage default insurance.
CMHC insurance is added to your mortgage principal
A 20% down payment eliminates CMHC insurance requirements
Bi-weekly payments can reduce total interest by thousands
First-time buyers may qualify for land transfer tax rebates
Budget 1.5-4% of purchase price for closing costs
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