Your budget calculations need to include the required downpayment, which must be at least 20% of the purchase price. This figure does not include notary fees, which will be another 5% of the total purchase price – and which must be paid in cash. You can finance your downpayment from your savings, by selling investments or by using your occupational or private pension funds.
Keep in mind that your mortgage payments (principal plus interest) plus home maintenance costs should not exceed a third of your household's gross annual income.
Once you’ve determined how you will make the downpayment, look to BCV for a mortgage loan to cover the remaining 80% of the purchase price. Together we will select the right type of mortgage loan for you from the many solutions we have to offer.
The first step in buying a home is determining how much you can afford to spend. Our advisors will help you establish a budget based on your annual income (including your household salary plus any pension or investment income) and the amount of cash you have on hand for a down payment. They will use a simulator to calculate the maximum amount you can spend on a new home. They will take into account the ongoing cost of owning a home: as a rule of thumb, mortgage payments and home maintenance should account for no more than one-third of your household’s gross annual income.
Owning your home is more than just an investment: it is a major decision that should be carefully considered.
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