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๐Ÿ’ณ Mortgage Payment
๐Ÿก Affordability
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Stress Test
๐Ÿ“‹ CMHC Insurance
๐Ÿ“œ Land Transfer Tax
๐Ÿงพ Closing Costs

Mortgage Payment

Indicative only. Excludes property tax, insurance and CMHC premium. Confirm with a licensed broker.

Home Affordability

Uses GDS 39% / TDS 44% and the stress-test qualifying rate (greater of rate + 2% or 5.25%). Estimate only.

Mortgage Stress Test

Federal stress test: you must qualify at the greater of your rate + 2% or 5.25%.

CMHC Insurance

Premiums: 4.00% (5โ€“9.99% down), 3.10% (10โ€“14.99%), 2.80% (15โ€“19.99%), none at 20%+. Not available over $1M.

Land Transfer Tax

Estimate. Rebates: ON up to $4,000; Toronto up to $4,475; BC FTB exemption up to $500k. Alberta has no LTT (small registration fees).

Closing Costs

Rough estimate of cash needed to close (excludes down payment). Legal, title, inspection and appraisal are typical averages.