Buying Your First Home in Canada

Katherine Martin • May 17, 2018

What Newcomers Need to know!

The reason I have a blog and share information is to educate my clients and prospective clients about mortgages. Obviously there is a lot to know about mortgages, financing, and buying property, and there are a lot of great ways for me to share this information with you.

However there is also information that has been produced by lenders, insurers and associations that is worth sharing as well. So not only do I use my blog to share my ideas, but also great information I come across.

Here is a document produced by CMHC that outlines some of the things you need to know about buying your first home if you have recently immigrated to Canada. Of course if you have any questions specific to your situation, I would love to talk with you and help you figure out a plan to buy your first home…

Katherine Martin


Origin Mortgages

Phone: 1-604-454-0843
Email: kmartin@planmymortgage.ca
Fax: 1-604-454-0842


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