Wednesday, March 11, 2009

New Federal Budget Housing Announcements

- small rentals with maximum 4 units -

5% Down Payment
• Owner Occupied
High Ratio (Insured) Mortgage
15% Down Payment
• Non-Owner Occupied
Lender fees and special pricing apply

5% down payment for owner occupied properties will include basement rentals. Approval is subject to GE/CMHC qualifying criteria.

Alternative lending 15% down payment for non-owner occupied properties. Product features are as the following:

  • 1-Year or 2-Year Term Mortgage at Posted Rates + 2%
  • Amortization period up to 35 years
  • Lender fees required
  • Rental income must be 20% greater than payments of PIT + condo fees (if any).
  • 100% rental offset
  • Property type: non-owner occupied condos, single family, duplex, triplex and fourplex
  • Lending area: GTA, Barrie, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchen, London, Waterloo, Bolton & Ancaster

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