Home Financing Assistance Programs

Buying a home can be a complex process, but financial assistance is available to make it easier for you. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to optimize your financing, explore the solutions that make homeownership more accessible.

RE/MAX Programs and Protections

Buying or selling a property is a major milestone in your life, involving important and sometimes complex decisions. Fortunately, with RE/MAX Québec, you benefit from personalized support and a range of programs designed to meet your needs and provide peace of mind. Whether you're a buyer or a seller, we offer tailored solutions to simplify every step of your real estate journey. Explore all the options available to you today!

A Key Solution Against Latent Defects

Are you considering or have purchased a property covered by the Integri-T guarantee? This unique and exclusive RE/MAX guarantee provides you with financial protection in case of discovery of such defects.

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Peace of Mind Assured!

Without a doubt, the purchase or sale of a property is an important event in your life. At RE/MAX, we are aware of this and that is why we want to offer you solutions to the various pitfalls.

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Co-Ownership Professionals

This program offers our co-ownership professionals workshops, video capsules and podcasts as well as fact sheets and other practical tools to allow them to continually update their knowledge.

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The Best of Commercial Brokerage

The RE/MAX Commercial Program is made up of brokers specializing in the commercial sector who offer personalized supervision according to your specific needs.

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The Home Buyers' Plan (HBP)

The HBP allows buyers to withdraw funds from their RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) to finance the purchase or construction of a residential property, without paying tax on the withdrawal.

Advantages

Ability to withdraw up to $35,000 (or $70,000 for a couple).
Tax-free withdrawal with a 15-year repayment period.

Eligibility

Be a first-time homebuyer or have not owned a property in the past five years.

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The 40 KM Program

This program allows certain buyers to benefit from a tax advantage if they move more than 40 km from their workplace to purchase their principal residence.

Advantages

Reduction of moving costs if the distance is more than 40 km.
Tax relief based on the new proximity to the workplace.

Eligibility

The buyer must move more than 40 km for professional reasons.

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The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

The FHSA is a recently introduced program that allows first-time buyers to save up to $40,000 for a home purchase, combining the benefits of an RRSP and a TFSA.

Advantages

Contributions are deductible from taxable income.
No tax on withdrawals if used for a home purchase.

Eligibility

Be a first-time homebuyer.
Annual contribution limit of $8,000 with a maximum of $40,000.

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The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

The Homeownership Assistance Program (MAPA)

The MAPA is a government program designed to facilitate homeownership for low-income buyers. It offers a grant that can cover part of the down payment needed to purchase a first property.

Advantages

Non-repayable grant covering up to 10% of the property purchase price.
No repayment required, as long as the beneficiary retains ownership for a specified period.

Eligibility

Must be a low-income homebuyer.
The property value must not exceed a certain limit, which varies by region.
The application must be submitted before the signing of the purchase agreement.

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The Homeownership Assistance Program (MAPA)

Do You Have Questions About These Programs?

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Financing Assistance Programs

Can I combine the HBP and FHSA?

Yes, it is possible to combine the HBP (Home Buyers' Plan) and the FHSA (First Home Savings Account). You can use funds from both programs to finance the purchase of your first home. However, each program has its own conditions, contribution limits, and repayment terms. For example, the HBP allows you to withdraw up to $35,000 from your RRSP, while the FHSA lets you contribute up to $40,000 with no tax on withdrawals used for a home purchase.

What happens if I don’t repay my HBP within 15 years?

If you do not repay the amount withdrawn under the HBP within the 15-year period, the unpaid amount will be added to your taxable income for the year the repayment was due. This means you will have to pay tax on the unpaid portion, as it will be considered taxable income. Each year, 1/15 of the total amount must be repaid to your RRSP, and if you don’t repay it, that portion will be added to your tax return as income.

What are the tax benefits of the 40 km Program?

The 40 km Program provides tax benefits for buyers of residential properties who move more than 40 km from their workplace. Under this program, you can deduct certain moving expenses, such as transportation costs for your belongings, temporary accommodation expenses, and other eligible costs. These deductions reduce your taxable income, which can result in a lower amount of tax payable.

RE/MAX du Cartier

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Montréal, QC H2J 1K5

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