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Mortgage Stress Test Canada 2026: How It Cuts Your Buying Power
Canada's stress test qualifies you at contract rate +2% (min 5.25%). See how it reduces your buying limit, affects GDS/TDS ratios, and changes your target price.
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Estimate mortgage affordability, understand the 2026 stress test (contract rate +2%, min 5.25%), compare rent vs buy costs, and plan closing costs using CMHC-referenced Canadian tools.
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Mortgage Affordability Canada 2026: Income, Debt Ratios and Stress Test
How Canadian lenders calculate your limit: GDS/TDS ratios, the 5.25% stress test, and down payment rules. See what income and debts mean for your mortgage ceiling.
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Home Buyers' Plan Canada 2026: Withdraw Up to $35,000 From Your RRSP
The RRSP Home Buyers' Plan lets first-time buyers withdraw up to $35,000 tax-free. See repayment rules, the 2-year wait, and how to combine it with your FHSA.
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