The amount of money you pay upfront when purchasing a home. In Canada, the minimum down payment you can make is 5% of the purchase price. A down payment of less than 20% leaves you with a high-ratio mortgage – one that legally requires mortgage default insurance (or CMHC insurance). A down payment of 20% or more leaves you with a conventional mortgage.
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