⚠ Undivided co-ownership: min. 20% down required. Only Desjardins & National Bank finance these. You share a master mortgage with the other owner — their default affects you. Cannot rent out your unit.
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Mortgage only
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Mtg + fees + tax + heat
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Down + all closing costs
Mortgage Breakdown
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CMHC premium ?Required when down < 20%. Added to mortgage. Rates: 4% (5–9.99% down), 3.1% (10–14.99%), 2.8% (15–19.99%). New builds/FTBs can get 30-yr amortization.—
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9% QST on CMHC ?Quebec charges 9% QST on the CMHC insurance premium. Paid at closing — not added to mortgage.—
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Welcome tax rebate (FTB) ?Quebec first-time buyer rebate offsets welcome tax up to $5,875 for homes under $750k.—
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Home inspection$600
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Monthly Cost Breakdown
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Qualification Check
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TDS: —(max 44%)
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Monthly leftover (after tax) ?Estimated take-home after Quebec + federal income tax, QPP, EI, and QPIP — minus housing costs. Approximate only.—
First-Time Buyer Programs & Credits
Federal HBTC ?Home Buyers' Amount: claim $10,000 on your tax return → up to $1,500 off taxes owed. Non-refundable (reduces tax to $0, no extra cheque). Line 31270.Up to −$1,500
FHSA deduction (yr 1) ?First Home Savings Account: contribute up to $8,000/yr (lifetime $40k). Fully tax-deductible. Earnings tax-free. Withdraw tax-free for first home.—
RRSP Home Buyers' Plan ?Withdraw up to $60,000 tax-free from your RRSP for a first home. Repay over 15 years. You + partner can each withdraw $60k.Up to $60,000
QC Welcome Tax Rebate ?Quebec's 2024 first-time buyer rebate: up to $5,875 refund on welcome tax for properties under $750k. Paid by province directly.—
GST/QST New Home Rebate ?For new construction only. Partial rebate of GST/QST paid on new build. Significant savings on newly constructed homes.N/A (resale)
30-yr amortization (insured) ?Since Dec 2024, first-time buyers can get 30-year amortization on insured mortgages (down <20%) — lower monthly payments.—
These programs are combinable. FHSA + RRSP HBP + HBTC can all be used together. Always verify eligibility with a financial advisor or notary.
Loan Amortization Summary
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Add your monthly expenses to see what's left after housing + life costs.