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A borrower needs default (CMHC/Sagen/Canada Guaranty) mortgage insurance when the down payment is:

Default insurance is mandatory for residential mortgages where the loan-to-value ratio exceeds 80% (i.e. down payment less than 20%).

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Question: A borrower needs default (CMHC/Sagen/Canada Guaranty) mortgage insurance when the down payment is:

Answer options:

  • Less than 5%
  • Less than 10% ✅ Less than 20%
  • Less than 25%

Correct answer: Less than 20%

Explanation: Default insurance is mandatory for residential mortgages where the loan-to-value ratio exceeds 80% (i.e. down payment less than 20%).

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