• What is the New to Canada Mortgage?

    Author: Boychuk Mortgage Group |

    Our big bank lending partners offer what’s called a New to Canada mortgage program that provides individuals and families the opportunity to buy a home in Canada the non-traditional way. We understand that you may have a lack of Canadian employment history and/or an unestablished Canadian credit history, otherwise making it difficult to qualify for a mortgage. If you’re a newcomer to Canada, you will have more lenient guidelines than borrowers with established Canadian credit. If you’re a new Canadian with a permanent residency or non-permanent residency status looking to purchase your new home, but just don’t qualify the traditional way, our New…

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  • I Don’t Have Any Established Credit, How Do I Qualify?

    Author: Boychuk Mortgage Group |

    Our New to Canada program is a wonderful program that allows you to qualify for a new home the non-traditional way. Traditionally, a mortgage applicant would need to have two years of history with the Canadian credit bureau showing two trade method of credit. As a new Canadian, you may qualify by providing one or more of the following credit resources: A letter from your landlord or your tenant agreement confirming your name, move in date, monthly rent amount, any amenities included and proof of payment history for the past 12 months. 12 month history of any two utility bills showing your…

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  • I Just Started Working in Canada, Will I Qualify?

    Author: Boychuk Mortgage Group |

    Yes, you will be required to have a minimum of 3 months of full-time Canadian employment status to qualify.

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  • What is the Minimum Down Payment Required with The New to Canada Mortgage?

    Author: Boychuk Mortgage Group |

    All three Canadian default insurance companies, including CMHC, Sagen, and Canada Guaranty, provide their own unique New to Canada Mortgage programs giving all Canadian newcomers the mortgage solutions you’re looking for. With a permanent residency status, the minimum down payment is 5%. If you have a landed immigrant or work visa status, this falls into the Temporary Residence Mortgage program and requires a minimum down payment of 10%. If you have more than 20% down, there are additional mortgage solutions available on a lender-by-lender basis.

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  • What Other Requirements Pertain to The New to Canada Mortgage?

    Author: Boychuk Mortgage Group |

    Our New to Canada program is available for up to five years after you arrive in Canada and only requires a minimum of three months of full-time Canadian employment status to qualify. You will need to provide proof of your permanent residency, work visa, or landed immigrant status. With a down payment of less than 20%, the New to Canada program will be restricted to owner-occupied purchases only. A minimum period of residency is not required. There are no additional fees to this program, only a simple easy solution to helping you finance your new home.

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  • Steps to Getting a New to Canada Mortgage?

    Author: Boychuk Mortgage Group |

    1. The first step is to reach out to one of our trusted mortgage advisors for your free, no obligation discovery call. During your discovery call, we discuss your unique financial situation, your property objectives, your borrowing capacity, detail the steps in the home buying process, and advise on any hurdles you may encounter to help pave the way for a smooth home buying experience. This initial step provides clarity to common questions or concerns. We even go through some what-if calculations and scenarios to help ensure you have a strong understanding of your options. A personalized detailed action plan is then…

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