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This is what the federal budget means for homebuyers

4/3/2019

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The recent federal budget included Housing Affordability Measures that may be applicable to your situation, now or in the future. There are three key measures intended to help: an incentive for first-time homebuyers, an increase in the amount of RRSP funds first-time buyers can access for a downpayment, and allowing divorced individuals to use their RRSP funds under the Home Buyers Plan. Let's take a closer look at each:

FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER INCENTIVE (available Fall 2019)

This new measure is basically a shared equity program designed to reduce mortgage payments for first-time buyers with the minimum downpayment. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) will provide 5% of the cost of an existing home, or 10% of a new home in what amounts to an interest-free loan that isn't payable until you sell the property. The extra encouragement to purchase a newly built home is expected to boost home construction and help address a housing shortage in many areas.

There are a few caveats. If your household income is more than $120,000, you aren't eligible for the program. And your total borrowed amount (including the incentive portion) can't be more than four times your household income. With a 5% downpayment and a household income of $120,000, the maximum purchase price would be approximately $505,000.
The program is expected to be launched this Fall. We're still waiting for some details on how the incentive is paid back, and how increases or decreases in equity will be handled. Stay tuned! In the meantime, I can certainly run some numbers to determine if this is something you, or someone you know, may want to take advantage of later this year.

BOLSTERING THE HOME BUYERS' PLAN (available now)

The Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) allows first-time buyers to withdraw up to $25,000 ($50,000 per couple) from their RRSP to help with downpayment and closing costs, without having to pay tax on the withdrawal. HBP withdrawals are not added to a person's income when withdrawn, but instead must be repaid over a 15-year period. The budget proposes to increase the maximum withdrawal amount to $35,000 per qualified buyer, which is effective immediately.

DIVORCED INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR HOME BUYERS' PLAN

The budget also proposed that those experiencing the breakdown of a marriage or common-law partnership can now participate in the Home Buyers' Plan. This measure will be available for withdrawals made after 2019, and is great news. After all, a financial plan that starts with homeownership can help both parties make the best possible start on a new path.

The bottom line on budget 2019? There are some good measures for some homebuyer groups that needed a boost. The new first-time buyer incentive program has certainly added another layer of complexity to the already complicated mortgage world that includes two different stress tests. Getting expert advice throughout your mortgage years is more important than ever. Got a homebuying dream? Feel free to get in touch for a review of your situation at any time! 

For more info on mortgages or changes call PEI Mortgage Services at 902 940 5927.

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