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How much house can you afford?

The highest price you can likely qualify for, using the mortgage stress test, CMHC's debt limits, the minimum down payment rules and any pre-approval you have.

You can likely afford up to$666,000
  • Limited byIncome
  • Mortgage (incl. CMHC premium)$581,848
  • Monthly payment at 4.49%$3,217
  • Property tax (est.)$555/mo
  • You qualify at (stress test)6.49%
  • Debt ratios at that price (GDS / TDS)39% / 42%
  • Limits: income $666,152 · down payment $1,250,000

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An estimate under CMHC's limits (housing costs up to 39% of gross income, all debts up to 44%), qualifying at the higher of your rate + 2% or 5.25%, heating at $100 a month and half of any condo fees. Lenders set their own rules; a mortgage professional can confirm what you qualify for.

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