Purchase Plus Improvements
A purchase plus improvements mortgage is a CMHC insured mortgage for up to 95% LTV to cover the purchase price of a home as well as an amount to pay for immediate major renovations or other improvements that the purchaser may wish to make to the property. Funds must be available to the borrower to begin or complete renovations, depending on how extensive (more than 10% or less than) the renovations are. The Appraisal Institute of Canada has a great calculator to forcast the return on investment of your renovation. Forcast return on investment of renovation.
Purchase Plus Improvement Mortgage Details
The insured loan will be based on the lower of:
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The purchase price plus the actual cost of improvements, or,
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The “as improved” market value. Prior to approval, CMHC will determine the market value of the property after renovations / improvements. The lending value will not exceed the market value of the property after renovations / improvements.
Applicants must have the following:
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A minimum of 5% down payment of total cost (purchase price plus renovations/ improvements).
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Cost estimates for renovations/improvements.
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Qualifications to obtain a CMHC insured loan through an approved lender.
Example:
| Purchase Price | $100,000 |
| Renovations or Improvements Costs | $25,000 |
| Total Cost | $125,000 |
| Lending Value | $125,000 |
| Maximum Mortgage Allowable (95%) | $118,750 |
| Minimum Down Payment Required (5%) | $6,250 |
Call today or apply online for more information on purchase plus improvement mortgage in Ontario.
