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Insurance & Down Payment

Down Payment

Last updated: October 2026

What is Down Payment in Canadian mortgages?

Upfront cash payment toward property purchase. Determines LTV and whether CMHC insurance is required.

What is the Down Payment limit for Canadian mortgages?

5% min (insured), 20% min (uninsured), 35% min (rental)

Down Payment example

Worked example

$650,000 purchase with 20% down = $130,000 down, $520,000 mortgage.

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How bips handles Down Payment

bips is an AI placement engine for Canadian mortgage brokers. It tests a borrower scenario against 40+ Canadian lenders in about two minutes, applying GDS, TDS, LTV, stress test and CMHC rules to every match. Free for the first 3 placements.