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Perfect Credit →
Zero Down Premium on rate
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5% Down - Qualifies for best possible rate
→ 10 - 19% Down - Best rate and lower CMHC/GE premium
→ 20%+ down - conventional mortgage - no insurance or covenant
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Good Credit → 100%
mortgage Premium on rate
→ 5% Down - Best possible rate
→ 10 - 19% Down - Best rate and lower CMHC/GE premium
→ 20%+ down - conventional mortgage - no insurance or covenant
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Average Credit →
"A" rates if average - good credit.
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A bit below average → "B" rates
if credit a bit below average but still reasonable
→ 10% - 20% down or a cosignor may be required.
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Bad Credit →
25%+ down required
May be able to get less down if co-signor available
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Bankruptcy / OPD
→ Cannot lend if still in process
→ Can review on case - case basis once 2 years from discharge and credit
re-established
→ Co-signor or 10%+ down is usually required but can vary
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