Wondering How to Pay for Your Home Renovations?
Rita Cousins Senior Mortgage Advisor • July 13, 2020
Are you contemplating hardwood floors, a new kitchen or energy efficient solutions for your existing or new home? Are you wondering how to pay for this renovation project?
Take a look at these affordable financing solutions to renovate the home of your dreams!
Mortgage Refinancing
Take advantage of record low interest rates and spread your renovation financing repayment over a long period of time by refinancing your mortgage.
Benefits
- Borrow up to 80% of your home’s appraised value (less any outstanding mortgage balance)
- Pay less interest than credit card or personal loan rates
- Access funds immediately
- Suitable for large scale renovations
Financing improvements upon-purchase
Finance your renovation project at the time of a new purchase by adding the estimated costs
to your mortgage with CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance. You can obtain financing with only 5%
down payment for both the purchase of your home and the renovations for up to 95% of the
value after renovations!
Benefits
- Funds advanced for up to 95% of the value after renovations
- No additional fees or premiums for progress advances
- Competitive interest rates
- CMHC issues premium rebates for Energy saving renovations
Secured Line of Credit & Home Equity Loans
Use a secured line of credit or home equity loan to pay for your renovation. Securing your renovation loan against the equity in your home can typically be up to 80% of the property value; accessible at any time.
Benefits
- Lower interest rates than non secured financing
- Access funds at any time
- Interest only payments
Talk to your mortgage broker today to review your renovation financing options!
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