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Can a first-time buyer use rental income to afford a Lakeridge multi-family?

Yes, a lender can count a portion of expected rental income toward qualifying for a multi-family purchase in Lakeridge, which is what makes it reachable for a first-time buyer who could not carry the full mortgage alone. How much counts depends on the lender's own underwriting guidelines.

CMHC, Sagen and Canada Guaranty each insure mortgages under 20 percent down on a multi-family purchase the same way they do on a single-family home, and the minimum down payment rule, 5 percent on the first $500,000 and 10 percent above that, applies the same way too.

Get pre-approved specifically as a multi-family buyer before touring, since the rental worksheet and any required appraisal adjustments are sorted out during pre-approval, not after an offer is already written.

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