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Housing Finances in Canada

Use this financial information to help you buy and sell a house in Canada.
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Home Buyers Plan

With the Home Buyers Plan, first-time home buyers can use their RRSPs to help buy a house.

First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit (HBTC)

The First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit that could help you with the costs of buying your first home.

Canadian Mortgage Rules Tightened in Early 2011

The Canadian federal government has stepped in to tighten the rules on government-insured mortgages as household debt in Canada continues to rise.

Rules for Government-Guaranteed Mortgages Change 2008

The Canadian federal government is tightening the rules for government-guaranteed mortgages effective October 15, 2008.

Financing a New Home

An introduction to the basic personal finance information you'll need to know to buy a new house in Canada. From Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Home Buying Step by Step

A consumer guide and workbook to walk you through the process of buying a house in Canada. From Canada Mortgage and Housing.

CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance

With this Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) program, Canadians can buy a home with a downpayment as low as 5 percent.

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