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Coming soonBuyer Protection

Is Ontario introducing a 10-day cooling-off period for new freehold homes?

Yes. Tarion reports that Ontario regulatory changes coming into force January 1, 2027 will support a 10-day cooling-off period and new information sheets for buyers of new freehold homes.

Effective
Jan 1, 2027
Applies to
Home Buyer · Pre Construction Buyer
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In forceInvestor Tax And Ownership

Did OSFI create a universal 50% rental-income qualification rule?

No. OSFI’s rental-mortgage clarification concerns how federally regulated institutions classify exposures for capital purposes. OSFI has said it does not change how rental income is used to qualify a borrower under Guideline B-20.

Announced
Mar 11, 2025
Effective
Nov 1, 2026
Applies to
Home Buyer · Investor
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In forceRental Cash Flow

Can major repairs justify an above-guideline rent increase in Ontario?

Possibly, but the landlord must apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board and establish an eligible basis. Spending money on renovations does not automatically permit a larger rent increase.

Last updated
Sep 30, 2026
Applies to
Home Buyer · Investor
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In forceRental Cash Flow

What notice and compensation accompany an Ontario purchaser-use N12?

Purchaser-use termination generally requires at least 60 days’ notice ending on the proper rental-period or lease-term date, plus compensation equal to one month’s rent or an acceptable replacement unit by the required deadline.

Last updated
Sep 30, 2026
Applies to
Home Buyer · Investor
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In forceBuyer Protection

Why isn’t interim occupancy the same as owning and closing a condo?

During interim occupancy, the buyer may live in the unit but does not yet own it because the condominium has not registered. The buyer pays the developer an occupancy fee rather than regular mortgage…

Last updated
Sep 30, 2026
Applies to
Home Buyer · Pre Construction Buyer
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In forceMortgage Qualification

Can a lender require me to buy its mortgage life insurance for approval?

A federally regulated lender cannot make its optional mortgage life insurance a condition of mortgage approval. It must disclose the cost, obtain express consent and provide cancellation information.

Last updated
Sep 30, 2026
Applies to
Home Buyer · Homeowner
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In forceMortgage Qualification

When must my lender send a mortgage renewal statement?

A federally regulated financial institution must provide its mortgage renewal statement at least 21 days before the end of the existing term—but waiting for that letter can leave too little time to compare properly.

Last updated
Sep 30, 2026
Applies to
Renewing Homeowner
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In forceMortgage Qualification

Does OSFI require every lender to use only 50% of rental income?

No. OSFI does not impose one universal borrower-qualification formula requiring every lender to use exactly 50% of rent. Federally regulated lenders must underwrite rental income prudently, but their policies and calculations can differ.

Last updated
Sep 30, 2026
Applies to
Investor · Rental Property Owner
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In forceCo Ownership

Can co-signing a mortgage reduce my ability to borrow for myself?

Yes. The co-signed mortgage can appear as your debt and may be included when another lender measures your obligations. Some lenders may consider documented offsets, but no universal rule makes the debt disappear from…

Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Applies to
Co Owner · Family Helper
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In forceConsumer Protection

Can a home-insurance problem delay or stop an Ontario mortgage closing?

Yes. If acceptable insurance is a lender funding condition, the mortgage may not advance until the lawyer can confirm coverage. The issue is often the property—not the borrower’s income or credit—and it can surface…

Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Applies to
Condo Buyer · Home Buyer
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In forceConsumer Protection

Is home insurance the same as mortgage default insurance?

No. Home insurance covers specified damage or loss involving the property and belongings. Mortgage default insurance protects the mortgage lender if the borrower defaults and the sale proceeds do not fully repay the insured…

Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Applies to
Condo Buyer · Home Buyer
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In forceConsumer Protection

Is home insurance legally required to get an Ontario mortgage?

Ontario law does not generally force every homeowner to buy home insurance, but a mortgage lender will normally require acceptable property insurance as a condition of funding. The distinction matters: this is usually a…

Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Applies to
Condo Buyer · Home Buyer
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In forceEstate Tax

Who reports the gain if an inherited Ontario property is sold after death?

It depends on who owns and sells it. CRA says a sale by the estate after death is generally reported on the estate’s T3 return; a later sale by a beneficiary is reported on…

Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Applies to
Beneficiary · Estate Executor
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In forceEstate Tax

Does a mortgage-free inherited home mean there is no tax when the owner dies?

No. Mortgage balance does not determine income tax. CRA generally treats capital property as disposed of at fair market value immediately before death, although a principal-residence exemption or qualifying spouse rollover may reduce or…

Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Applies to
Beneficiary · Estate Executor
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In forceEstate Tax

Does moving out after separation end matrimonial-home and mortgage obligations?

Not automatically. Moving out does not by itself change registered title, release a borrower from the mortgage or settle the married spouses’ matrimonial-home rights. Written agreements, lender approval and registered documents may all be…

Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Applies to
Beneficiary · Estate Executor
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Rules, insurer requirements and lender policies are different layers.

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Sets laws, program requirements or prudential boundaries. FSRA regulates; it does not write every lender’s underwriting policy.

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Insurer or program

Applies only when the mortgage or client fits that insured product or program. It should not be generalized to every conventional deal.

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Individual lender

Decides its own acceptable income, property, credit and exception policy inside the applicable rules.

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