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Canadian convention: rates compound semi-annually, paid monthly. Mortgage default insurance (CMHC, Sagen or Canada Guaranty) is added at CMHC’s premium when the down payment is below 20% on homes under $1.5 million (the only homes eligible); its 8% Ontario sales tax is cash at closing, not part of the mortgage. Property tax, home insurance, and utilities are not included. See Total Cost of Ownership.
Rate shown is 4.50% (5-year fixed, reviewed Oct 31, 2026).
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How buying works in Durham and beyond, from pre-approval to the keys, in one free guide.
Email me the buyer guideEstimates only, not financial advice. Confirm everything with your mortgage broker, lawyer, and accountant before making a real-money decision. We’re happy to walk you through any of these in person.
The numbers on one home.
- On a $700,000 home the minimum down payment is $45,000: $25,000 on the first $500,000 plus $20,000 on the next $200,000.
- On a $700,000 home, Ontario land transfer tax alone is $10,475, or $6,475 for an eligible first-time buyer.
- Buyers who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents also pay Ontario's 25% Non-Resident Speculation Tax, on top of land transfer tax, anywhere in Ontario (at that rate since October 25, 2022), unless an exemption applies. Rebates and refunds exist in some cases; your lawyer confirms.
The whole process, the first-time buyer programs and what each cost is for are on our buying page, with who to call after you get the keys.
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