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How to Buy a Home in Canada With Zero Down Payment Out of Pocket - First Time Buyers mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
First Time Buyers

How to Buy a Home in Canada With Zero Down Payment Out of Pocket

Think you need years of savings for a down payment? Government programs like London's $25,000 grant can cover your entire 5% down. Here's how Canadians are buying homes with $0 out of pocket.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Mar 2
Can You Buy a Home with Zero Down Payment in Canada? The 2026 Reality - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Can You Buy a Home with Zero Down Payment in Canada? The 2026 Reality

Technically, Canada requires a minimum 5% down — but there are creative workarounds. Here's what actually works (and what doesn't) in 2026.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Mar 1
Cash Back Mortgage Clawback: What Happens If You Break Your Mortgage Early - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Cash Back Mortgage Clawback: What Happens If You Break Your Mortgage Early

Breaking a cash back mortgage means repaying a pro-rated portion of the cash — on top of your regular prepayment penalty. Here's exactly how the clawback works and when breaking still makes sense.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Feb 28
Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage in Alberta: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide - First Time Buyers mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
First Time Buyers

Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage in Alberta: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Exactly what an Alberta mortgage pre-approval involves in 2026 — documents needed, how long it takes, what gets you declined, and the difference between pre-qualification and a real rate hold.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Feb 27
FHSA vs RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan: Which Is Better for Your Down Payment in 2026? - Financial Advice mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Financial Advice

FHSA vs RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan: Which Is Better for Your Down Payment in 2026?

Both the FHSA and RRSP HBP help first-time buyers save for a down payment tax-efficiently — but they work differently. Here's how to choose and combine them.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Feb 27
London is Giving Away $25,000 Interest-Free to Help You Buy a Home - Uncategorized mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Uncategorized

London is Giving Away $25,000 Interest-Free to Help You Buy a Home

🏠 $25,000 Your ENTIRE Down Payment on a $500K Home Interest-free • Forgiven after 20 years • This is real. ✅ Start Here: Get Pre-Approved...

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Feb 25
5 Smart Ways to Use Your Cash Back Mortgage Funds - First Time Buyers mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
First Time Buyers

5 Smart Ways to Use Your Cash Back Mortgage Funds

Make the most of your cash back mortgage by putting the money where it creates the highest return. Here are the 5 best uses — and the ones that destroy value.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Feb 25
MIC Mortgages in Ontario: How Mortgage Investment Corporations Work - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

MIC Mortgages in Ontario: How Mortgage Investment Corporations Work

Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs) pool investor capital to fund private mortgages. Learn how they work, their advantages over individual lenders, and what borrowers should know.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Feb 25
Financing a Home with a Basement Suite in Alberta: 2026 Guide - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Mortgage Tips

Financing a Home with a Basement Suite in Alberta: 2026 Guide

How Alberta lenders treat basement suites in 2026 — legal requirements, rental offset rules, and financing math for buying or building a suite.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Feb 23