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Properties Buyers In Canada Are Getting Mortgage Insurance Why You Should Care?

For those wanting to acquire a property, the Canadian housing finance system has made it possible to do so without paying all the down payment. You will be able to get the interest rate of a 20% loan while only paying no less than 5% money down.

How is this possible? The requirement of buying loan insurance on the amount borrowed makes it possible for this to occur. Risk of the loan defaulting is reduced for the lender and the buyer will be able to acquire a property without making the complete down payment.

Are There Requirements?

To get loan insurance, there are requirements to qualify, so some borrowers will be unable to get it.

The first requirement is the property must be in Canada. For single-family and two-unit residences, you must have a down payment with a minimum of 5%, and at least 10% on three- or four-unit homes. The down payment needs to come from your own resources, but it is acceptable for an immediate relative to contribution you the money.

Also, the total monthly housing costs that include principle, interest, property taxes, heat, the annual site lease in case of household tenure, and 50% of applicable condominium fees should not represent more than 32% of your gross household income.

An additional qualifier for loan insurance is your liability load should not be greater than 40% of your gross household income.

The amount of closing costs and fees can also play a part in deciding your eligibility for loan insurance.

Just how much does it cost?

To obtain loan insurance, the lender pays an insurance premium. Yes, the lender is the one who pays the premium, but believe me; they will pass the cost on to you.

Does loan insurance cost a lot? It depends on who you talk to. The price of the insurance and the amount of the loan are directly correlated. The more you borrow, the higher insurance will be. So, for buyers who set aside more will be rewarded more.

You can even pay the insurance premium in different ways. The insurance premiums can be paid monthly as a part of your loan payments or up front in a large lump sum.

If you default on your mortgage, the loan insurance does not keep you safe. The lender is just insured on the borrowed loan. On the bright side, you got to acquire a property with little money down and a good interest rate.

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Submitted 2010-09-18 14:46:12
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