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How much house can I afford Canada

A mortgage offer isn't the same as what you can really spend. Enter your savings and income to see the most you could pay, after the deposit, every buying cost and tax, and common lending limits. Free.

Costs on top of the price

CA$13,975

Other buyer ยท Ontario (outside Toronto) ยท

1.9% of the price
1.9%of the price
Ontario land transfer taxCA$11,475
Lawyer & title insuranceCA$2,000
Home inspectionCA$500
Cash needed if you buy outrightCA$763,975

What do you want to work out?

What do you want to work out?

The most you could pay, from your savings and income, after the deposit, buying costs and usual lending limits.

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Household income a year, before tax

Most you'd pay a month (optional)

Interest rate % (example)

You could buy a home up to about

CA$993,00020.8% deposit

Mortgage

CA$786,903

Deposit

CA$206,164

Buying costs

CA$18,836

Monthly repayment

CA$4,419

If rates rise 1%

CA$4,879

Savings used

CA$225,000
Your income sets the limit: lenders in Canada usually keep the repayment under about 39% of income, checked as if interest rates were higher. Another CA$23,000 of income would add about CA$108,000.
Use this priceSee every tax and fee at CA$993,000
Up to dateRules last updated 16 Oct 2026Checked against official sources 16 Oct 2026Next check by 23 Oct 2026 ยท checked every weekSelling and lending figures checked 17 Oct 2026 ยท Sources: osfi-bsif.gc.ca, canada.ca ยท How we work it out

A rough guide from common lending limits in Canada (repayments up to about 39% of income, at most 95% of the price, terms up to 30 years). Not a mortgage offer or advice: lenders look at your debts, spending, credit history and the home itself. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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Questions

Buying in Canada: common questions

How much can I borrow for a home in Canada?

Lenders in Canada usually keep the mortgage repayment under about 39% of your gross income, checked as if interest rates were higher than you'll pay. Enter your income above to see what that means for you.

How much deposit do I need to buy in Canada?

Lenders usually lend up to about 95% of the price to people who live in Canada, so you need a deposit of at least 5%. On top of that, buying costs come to about 1.9% of the price. If you live abroad, many lenders lend at most 65%.

How much is land transfer tax on CA$750,000 in Canada?

Other buyer in Ontario (outside Toronto): land transfer tax is about CA$11,475. All buying costs together come to about CA$13,975, or 1.9% of the price. Change the price or buyer type above to see your own figure.

Do foreign buyers pay more in Canada?

In Ontario, buyers who aren't Canadian citizens or permanent residents pay a 25% Non-Resident Speculation Tax. In parts of British Columbia, including Greater Vancouver, foreign buyers pay an extra 20%.

Can foreigners buy property in Canada?

As a citizen or permanent resident, the foreign-buyer rules don't apply to you.

What do I need to buy a home in Canada from abroad?

A Canadian real estate lawyer. A Social Insurance or tax number if you'll rent it out.

When were these Canada rules last checked?

We last updated the figures on 16 Oct 2026 and checked them against official sources on 16 Oct 2026. We check every country every week, and show a warning if a check is overdue.

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Costs on top
CA$13,975
Cash needed
CA$763,975