Use the
mortgage calculator below to estimate your monthly payments.
There are two types of mortgages:
(1) Conventional Mortgage, and
(2) High Ratio Mortgage.
Conventional Mortgage
Over 25% downpayment. Fees: application, processsing & appraisal. Ask if your bank will waive these!
High Ratio Mortgage
Purchasers with less than 25% downpayment are required to have mortgage insurance from CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) or G.E. Capitol. This insures the lender not the borrower. These additional fees are 'amortized' in with mortgage payments and are calculated as follows:
| 5% - 10% down = | 3.75% of mortgage value |
| 10% - 15% down = | 2.5% of mortgage value |
| 15% - 20% down = | 2% of mortgage value |
| 20% - 25% down = | 1.25% of mortgage value |
How Much Can I Afford?
Lending institutions establish a 'rule of thumb' for the amount of mortgage financing available to a a borrower. This formula is based on (a) income, (b) amount of indebtedness, (c) amount of downpayments; and is always directly tied to the interest rates.
Generally speaking, calculate 32% of your total monthly gross salary for mortgage, property taxes and heat OR up to 40% to include other outstanding debts like credit cards or car payments
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