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A buyer in Gatineau is making a down payment of 15% on a $350,000 home. Which type of mortgage insurance would be required, and from which provider?

A down payment of less than 20% on a residential property requires high-ratio mortgage insurance, which can be acquired through CMHC or other approved private i

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Question: A buyer in Gatineau is making a down payment of 15% on a $350,000 home. Which type of mortgage insurance would be required, and from which provider?

Answer options: ✅ High-ratio mortgage insurance from CMHC or a private insurer.

  • Conventional mortgage insurance from a private financial institution.
  • Mortgage default insurance, but only if the lender specifically requests it.
  • The mortgage would automatically be conventional and require no insurance.

Correct answer: High-ratio mortgage insurance from CMHC or a private insurer.

Explanation: A down payment of less than 20% on a residential property requires high-ratio mortgage insurance, which can be acquired through CMHC or other approved private insurers as per federal regulations.

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