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New Year’s Resolutions to Help You Buy a House in Canada

Zoocasa by Zoocasa
January 2, 2023
in Buying a Home, Canada
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Buying a house is a significant commitment, and the process can be intimidating. It’s essential to develop intelligent budgeting habits early on to achieve your goal of homeownership in Canada. Here are some New Year’s resolutions to help you achieve financial success. 

Plan Ahead 

Planning is one of the most critical things when budgeting for a house. At the beginning of the year, create a plan outlining what steps to take and when. This plan will help ensure that you take all the necessary steps, such as saving enough money for a down payment, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, and researching different neighbourhoods. Having measurable goals will also help keep you motivated throughout the process. 

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Set a Budget and Stick to It 

Before looking for homes, you must understand how much you can realistically afford each month. Take into account your expenses, such as rent, car, student loan, and other living expenses. Once you know what you’re comfortable spending each month, ensure it’s reflected in your budget. Budgeting will help ensure that once you find your dream home, it won’t become a financial burden. 

Start Building Your Credit Score

Your credit score is one of the most important factors when getting approved for a mortgage loan—the higher your score, the better the chance lenders will approve the amount of money you need to buy the house. To improve your chances of qualifying for a loan with reasonable interest rates, make sure to pay all bills on time and keep balances low on any current debts or loans that you may have outstanding. 

  • Related Read: How to Secure a Good Credit Score for Your Mortgage Application

Reduce Your Debt 

The amount of debt you have can affect whether or not you qualify for certain mortgages or if lenders will even approve your loan application. Therefore, reducing your debt should be part of your plan when budgeting for a house in Canada this year. Consider making extra payments when possible or consolidating multiple loans into one lower monthly payment to reduce interest payments and pay off debt faster. Additionally, look out for any fees or penalties associated with paying off loans early so that these don’t come as an unexpected cost later. 

Save Money For A Down Payment 

Having money saved up for a down payment is one of the best ways to show potential lenders that you’re serious about buying a home and managing finances responsibly. Start by creating an emergency fund with at least three months worth of living expenses saved up before putting any funds towards your down payment savings goal. As soon as possible, try to save up at least 5% – 20% of the total cost for your down payment; depending on where in Canada you live, this amount could vary significantly due to regional market conditions.    

  • Related Read: Buying a Home? Here Are 5 Ways to Save for Your Down Payment

Buying a house requires careful planning, research and dedication to succeed financially throughout the process and beyond closing day. Making these New Year’s resolutions now will give you an edge when it comes time to apply for financing and purchase your dream home in Canada! With these tips in mind, 2023 could be the year that makes homeownership become a reality!

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