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What income do I need to buy a $1M home in Saskatoon?

A $1M home in Saskatoon sits well above the $444,700 benchmark price, and CMHC's lending guideline of roughly 39 percent of gross income for housing costs and 44 percent for total debt means most buyers at this price point need combined household income in the mid-to-high six figures, depending on the down payment and current interest rate.

The down payment size changes the math more than the price does. At $1M, the minimum down payment crosses 10 percent above the first $500,000, which is a materially larger cash requirement than a benchmark-priced purchase, and CMHC insurance is not available above $1.5M under current federal rules.

A mortgage broker runs the actual stress-tested qualification, since property taxes, heating and condo fees where applicable all count toward the debt ratios alongside the mortgage payment itself.

Joel Dyck works with buyers at this price point regularly and can connect you with a broker before you start touring. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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