
Buying a Home
How Much Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a Home in BC?
A plain-English look at minimum down payments, what insured and uninsured mortgages mean, and the extra cash you should plan for.
Practical guides on buying, renewing and refinancing, written by your local mortgage broker.

A plain-English look at minimum down payments, what insured and uninsured mortgages mean, and the extra cash you should plan for.

Your lender’s renewal letter is an offer, not a final answer. Here is what to review before you accept it.

Both options have a place. The right choice depends on your budget, your tolerance for change and your plans for the home.

Being your own boss does not rule out a mortgage. It just changes the paperwork lenders ask for.

Buying before you have sold? A bridge loan can cover the gap between two closing dates.

A bank offers its own products. A broker can compare many lenders for you. Here is how the two differ.