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Buying a home with less than 5% down is possible. 

Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia offers 2 unique programs:

NS 2 % Down:

  • Limited only to credit unions

  • A maximum of $200,000 of household income

  • No default insurance (CMHC) required

  • Purchase price cannot exceed $500,000 to $570,000 depending on location

  • Reduces the down payment, this is not a loan. 

NS 0% Down:

  • Any bank or lender can offer the program

  • A maximum of $145,000

  • Default insurance is required

  • Purchase price of $300,000 to $570,000 depending on location

  • Provides a 10 year interest free down payment loan

New Brunswick

NB offers one of the most generous programs in Canada: 

Buying a home:

  • Up to 40% of the cost of the home in a repayable loan

  • Money can be used for repairs and upgrades in addition to the down payment

  • Must be a first time home buyer or live in substandard housing

  • Maximum income of $40,000

  • 0% interest if income under $30,000

Building a home:

  • Up to 50% of the cost of the home in a repayable loan

  • Maximum loan of up to $75,000

  • Maximum income of $40,000

  • 0% interest if income under $30,000

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