Buying a Home

      Everything you need to open new doors.

For over 60 years, CMHC has helped millions of Canadians meet their housing needs. CMHC provides mortgage loan insurance that enables you to buy a home sooner with little or no money down. And CMHC is there with you every step of the way — with information before, during and after your home purchase.

Homebuying Step by Step
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and lifestyle decisions you will make, this guide will help you make an informed decision. CMHC mortgage loan insurance features housing finance solutions such as flexible downpayment options that can help you buy a home with little or no downpayment and build equity sooner — with interest rates comparable to those with a 20% downpayment.

Mortgage Calculator
This easy-to-use mortgage calculator will help you estimate the maximum mortgage you can afford. The tool will calculate the maximum house price you can afford, the maximum mortgage amount you can borrow, and your monthly mortgage payments. .

Guide to Co-operative Housing
Discusses the rights and responsibilities of all members of housing co-ops and of those members elected to govern the housing co-op.

FlexHousing™
Based on the principles of adaptability, accessibility, affordability and healthy housing, FlexHousing™ brings together the best of everything we know about building houses.

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