Why You Need CMHC Mortgage Insurance
May 12th, 2010As a Toronto mortgage broker working with home buyers, I’m often asked: “Do I need to pay for the CMHC (Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation) insurance?” If you’re purchasing with less than a 20% downpayment, the short answer is “yes”.
I understand, as a Toronto homebuyer myself, the premium paid up front for the benefit of a mortgage lender seems unfair. While the couple of thousand dollar ...



