Getting the Facts on Mortgages

There are a number of financial institutions but the Pinizzotto Team has an excellent working relationship with Milad Massoudi, Home Financing Advisor with Scotiabank.  Milad can arrange pre-approved mortgages for our customers.  Scotiabank offers excellent mortgage financing packages with creative financing solutions and they are tailored to your financial requirements.


High Ratio or Conventional Mortgage 
CMHC – Genworth – less than 20% downpayment


The size of a down payment can vary. Depending on the type of mortgage, down payments generally range from 5% to 20% of the purchase price.

To obtain a conventional mortgage, home buyers are required to put down at least 20% of the purchase price or appraised value (whichever is less) as a down payment. If you don’t have the necessary time or resources to save a full 20% down payment, you can choose a high-ratio mortgage and buy a home with a down payment of as little as 0%. This option is called a high-ratio mortgage and it requires you to purchase default insurance.

Whether you choose a conventional or a high-ratio mortgage, one thing is almost always certain: the larger your down payment, the more you save in the long run.

Want more information? Visit the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Publication


A larger down payment…

  • Reduces the amount of your monthly principal and interest payment
  • Reduces the total amount of interest you pay over the life of your mortgage


Ask about the RSP Home Buyers’ Plan

The RSP Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) lets a first-time buyer withdraw up to $20,000 from RSPs for a home purchase. The withdrawn amount must be repaid within 15 years, subject to a minimum annual repayment that is 1/15 of the amount withdrawn. If the full $20,000 is withdrawn, the minimum annual repayment is $1,333. If less than the minimum is repaid in any particular year, the balance is added to the taxpayer’s income.


Insuring Your High-Ratio Mortgage

CMHC or Genworth Financial may insure a mortgage for up to 100% of the lending value of the house. Therefore, purchasers do not need a down payment. Eligible borrowers include anyone who buys a home in Canada intending to occupy it as their principal residence.

Purchasers can use up to 32% of their gross family income for payments of mortgage principal and interest, property taxes and heating. A buyer’s total debt load (including consumer loans, etc.) cannot exceed 40% of the gross family income.

People who insure a mortgage loan with CMHC or GEMICO pay a premium. The premium is based on the down payment and loan amount. A list of the mortgage insurance premiums can be found here.

Want more information? Visit these websites below:

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Genworth Financial

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