The additional costs involved with purchasing a home.
Once you know what kind of mortgage you want and the price of the house you can afford, you should add up all of the other costs involved in buying a house so that you know the true cost of buying your home.
When you buy a house, it isn’t only the cost of the house that you need to save for. Don’t forget these other costs:
An appraisal is an estimate of the value of the home. Your bank or credit union may require that the property be appraised at your expense. This can range between $250 and $350.
A deposit is required to ensure that the buyer is serious about purchasing the home. It can form part of your down payment, but it must be paid when you make the Offer to Purchase.
You will need a down payment (money paid up front) to obtain a mortgage. With a down payment of 20 per cent or more of the home’s price, you can obtain a conventional mortgage. Your down payment must be at least five per cent of a home’s price for you to benefit from a competitive interest rate.
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If you have less than a 20 per cent down payment, your bank or credit union may require that you buy mortgage loan insurance. You can add the mortgage insurance premium to your mortgage or pay the full amount when you close the sale on the house.
A home inspection, which costs around $500, is a report on the condition of your home. You may want to make your inspection a condition of your Offer to Purchase, to make sure you are aware of the condition of the house before you agree to buy.
This fee costs up to $100, but applies only if you are buying a condominium in a strata unit or condominium.
This is charged in some provinces and territories, and while the charge varies depending on the province, it is usually a percentage of the home’s price.
These charges are meant to reimburse the person who is selling the house for amounts already paid for, such as property taxes, filling the oil tank, etc.
The insurance covers the cost of replacing the structure of your home and its contents. Property insurance must be in place on the day you close the sale.
The bank or credit union may ask for an up-to-date survey or certificate of location prior to finalizing the mortgage loan. This can range in price from $1,000 to $2,000.
These fees must be paid when the sale is completed and costs a minimum of $500.
Your bank or credit union, or lawyer/notary, may suggest insurance to cover any loss caused by problems in the ownership of the property.
If the home has a well, you will want to test the quality of the water to ensure supply is adequate and the water is drinkable.
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If the house has a septic tank, you will want to have it inspected to make sure it is in good working order.
For more homebuying tips, visit CMHC’s interactive Step by Step Guide at www.cmhc.ca. CMHC is Canada’s largest provider of mortgage loan insurance, helping Canadians buy a home with a minimum down payment starting at 5%. Ask your mortgage professional about CMHC.
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